Objectives Technology‐enhanced learning (TEL) has been suggested as a suitable learner‐centered pedagogical approach in dental education. However, the results of TEL effectiveness in periodontics education are controversial. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of TEL to improve educational outcomes in the periodontics field compared to traditional learning methods. Methods The search comprised randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and crossover studies that were related to periodontics education from the following databases: MedLine, PsycINFO, Eric, Scopus, EMBASE, and Web of Science. Two authors independently performed study selection, data extraction, and assessed risk of bias. Kirkpatrick's 4‐level evaluation model was used to evaluate educational outcomes. Results From 1642 studies, after applying inclusion criteria, 7 studies remained for analysis. On level 1 (Reaction), undergraduate dental students reported positive attitudes related to TEL. On level 2 (Learning), 3 studies found that TEL improved knowledge gain compared to traditional learning methods. Three other studies did not show any difference between TEL and conventional learning methods, and one found that traditional learning methods presented superior results. On level 3 (Behavior), 1 study found that TEL application improved students’ performance. On level 4 (Results), 5 studies suggested that the implementation of TEL would improve educational outcomes in periodontics education if combined with traditional learning methods. Conclusion The findings showed that the exclusive use of TEL does not significantly improve periodontics educational outcomes when compared to traditional learning methods. However, the combination of TEL and traditional learning methods can be the key to enhancing periodontics education.

Ligas acadêmicas são definidas como atividades extracurriculares coordenadas por estudantes com a tutoria e participação de docentes, tendo também a participação de pesquisadores e profissionais de saúde. Os integrantes almejam contribuir com suas experiências, explorar e aprofundar o conhecimento sobre um determinado tema. O presente estudo tem por objetivo buscar na literatura subsídios para delinear a importância e contribuição das ligas acadêmicas para a formação dos discentes em Odontologia. Na estratégia de busca foram utilizados os descritores “Educação”; “Educação em saúde”; “Atividade extracurricular”; “Ligas Acadêmicas”; e “Odontologia”, nos idiomas inglês, português e espanhol, nas bases de dados PubMed, Google Scholar, MEDLINE, LILACS e SciELO. Foram encontrados 3.552 artigos científicos publicados de 2000 a 2017. Após a aplicação dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão foram selecionados 30 documentos, os quais foram consultados integralmente. Os resultados encontrados foram sistematizados em 4 eixos temáticos: Saúde, Odontologia, Atividade extracurricular e Impacto na Formação Acadêmica. Com base na literatura consultada, conclui-se que apesar da quantidade expressiva de artigos encontrados, poucos abordam especificamente o tema Liga Acadêmica. Os artigos específicos ressaltam que as ligas acadêmicas são benéficas para seus participantes, aperfeiçoando a prática de autoaprendizado, liderança, inter-relação, empatia e a troca mútua de conhecimento entre seus participantes e sociedade.

Purpose/Objective: Effective communication, between patient and dentist, is a core clinical skill that commands dedicated pedagogy similar to that of developing scientific knowledge and psychomotor skills. This study aimed to describe active-learning strategies in a dental communication skills course, which sits within a broader foundation dental course and evaluate students' educational outcomes. Methods: This is a two-phase retrospective, mono-centred study, completed in 2019 at an Australian dental school. Phase I, a case report, describes the Communication Skills for Oral Health (CSOH) course design and its active-learning strategies. Phase II analysed data from the course using Kirkpatrick's evaluation model to objectively measure the impact of the course and provide feedback to education designer. Students' perception (Level 1) was evaluated with an institutional, validated online survey. Descriptive and statistical analysis, included paired tests and Spearman's correlation analyses, used to investigate learning effect (Level 2) and student behaviour change (Level 3). To assess the impact of the CSOH course design (Level 4) the student grades from the course were analysed. Results: The CSOH course encompasses three major topics: Essentials of Communication Skills, Professional-Patient Relationship and Managing Difficult Situations. Each topic included didactic content complimented with a variety of active-learning strategies to teach and assess students. Positive outcomes were recorded across all Kirkpatrick levels. Conclusions: This study suggests an efficient communication skills course design, which may assist in the development of communication skills courses in other dental education institutions.

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O objetivo desse estudo foi identificar o uso de dispositivos móveis em idosos de um programa de extensão universitária. Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo descritivo de uma amostra de 50 idosos entrevistados presencialmente no “Programa Interdisciplinar de Saúde e Qualidade de Vida do Idoso”. Os resultados mostraram que 86% utilizam celular; 60% usam aplicativos móveis, sendo que destes, todos utilizam o WhatsApp; 56,7% utilizam rede social tipo Facebook e apenas um idoso já baixou um aplicativo sobre Alimentação ou Saúde. Percebe-se assim uma maior utilização de aplicativos voltados para comunicação. Esse estudo mostrou que a maioria dos idosos entrevistados tem celulares com recursos, porém, não os utilizam na amplitude de atividades que poderiam ser realizadas.