Assessment of clinical ability in the removal of teeth among undergraduate dental students: a longitudinal comparative study

To evaluate the clinical ability of undergraduate students to remove teeth, we have developed a new, structured, and objective assessment scale including 11 items that measure the various skills required on a visual analogue scale (VAS). We did a pilot study to validate the new format and included 10 students, each one of whom was rated by three examiners. The assessment form was then used to evaluate the ability of students taking teeth out throughout the academic year 2017–2018. Results showed high inter-examiner reliability, significant correlation of mean scores (p<0.001), and high internal validity of the assessment form (Cronbach's α from 0.8257 to 0.9191).

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