Ziyu Wang, Xin Tang
Developmental Trajectories in Mathematical Performance Among Chinese Adolescents: The Role of Multi-Dimensional Parental Involvement
Journal of youth and adolescence
effective pain control crucial dental practice thus local anesthetic techniques extensively taught halstead technique commonly used inferior alveolar nerve block despite relatively high failure rate hand vaziraniakinosi technique vat less commonly taught study evaluated changes finalyear students perceptions vat period active learning prospective randomized study performed 2022 included fifthyear dental students n 91 study group n 49 received practical vat training oral surgery internships whereas control group n 42 likertscale questionnaire assessed students perceptions theoretical knowledge difficulty levels independent sample ttest used comparison statistical significance level set p 005 survey response rate 100 statistical analysis revealed significant differences groups seven 12 questionnaire statements p 005 overall perception scores favored study group indicating positive response statements related theoretical knowledge except one statement showed significant differences p 005 practical training significantly improved students perceptions vat demonstrating importance active learning dental education faculties integrate active learning methods enhance students clinical skills prepare professional practice