2015 Volume 53 Issue 4 Pages 478-486
Recently, production of high-quality simulation scenarios and teaching materials has become indispensable for providing simulation education, which is now widely used in the field of odontology. Problem solving and examinations are both necessary to provide an environment in which the learner can experience a variety of types of cases. For the present study, we created a scenario of a typical case of an ill child and guardian, in which a role play was devised for the training dentist, who was asked to obtain patient agreement, and the process was recorded on video. We concluded that it is important to present the scenario with feedback and a questionnaire afterwards, in order to clearly confirm the degree of preparation concerning the theme by the learner. Moreover, feedback allowed the learners to notice important point that they might have otherwise missed, while the instructors at times could use failure as a learning experience. The method was shown to be convenient, and lends itself to repeated use and increased learner awareness, Futhermore, in addition to the learner, the instructor, mock patient, and other participants are able to benefit from increased awareness.
