(PO49) Development of Comprehensive Online Interactive Endodontic Diagnostic Scenarios for Dental Education: A User-Centered Approach

Abstract: This research project seeks to create online interactive endodontic diagnostic scenarios that mimic real clinical situations, specifically focusing on pulpal and periapical diagnosis, and gather valuable feedback from dental students to inform future enhancements. Three interactive endodontic diagnostic scenarios were developed using Articulate 360, an interactive learning platform that utilizes AI, and applied to 100 third-year dental students enrolled at Texas A&M School of Dentistry. Each scenario was presented at different difficulty levels. They replicate common clinical situations including pulpal and periapical diagnosis and require students to thoroughly review hypothetical patients' medical and dental histories, test results, radiographic interpretations, and more. As a second step, a questionnaire was developed, its content validated, and distributed to participants to gather data on their experiences, encompassing usability, perceived learning effectiveness, and suggestions for improvements. Collected data were statistically analyzed (α = .05). Preliminary results show areas of success and opportunities for improvement within the platform, ensuring its relevance and applicability to endodontic education. The interactive tool enhanced recognition and diagnosis of clinical scenarios to be faced by students. The feedback obtained with this interactive diagnostic tool serves as a guiding force for the continuous refinement of online diagnostic scenarios, guaranteeing their enduring effectiveness in advancing endodontic education.