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This educational study assesses the efficacy of a virtual reality (VR) simulator for teaching pulpotomy procedures to third-year dental students. Participants (n=60) were randomly divided into two groups: VR-based training vs. traditional mannequin-based training. Performance was evaluated using a skills checklist and a post-training theoretical test. The VR group demonstrated significantly higher retention of procedural steps and reported greater confidence in clinical application. Students also rated the immersive experience as more engaging and intuitive. These findings suggest that VR-based learning can enhance dental education, particularly for preclinical skill acquisition.

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Dental education virtual reality pulpotomy simulation training clinical skills

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Nada Khazal K. Hindi (2025) “Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Virtual Reality-BasedSimulation in Teaching Pulpotomy to Undergraduate DentalStudents”, Future Dental Research, 3(2), pp. 21–33. doi:10.57238/fdr.2025.152576.1016.
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Nada Khazal K. Hindi (2025) “Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Virtual Reality-BasedSimulation in Teaching Pulpotomy to Undergraduate DentalStudents”, Future Dental Research, 3(2), pp. 21–33. doi:10.57238/fdr.2025.152576.1016.

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