Аdvantages and disadvantages of distance education for future dentists

Abstract

Advantages and disadvantages of distance education of future dentists in Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy during quarantine were highlighted. It has been proved that quarantine is not an obstacle to learning, but a reason to study in a new way. In the era of the latest technologies such resources as Internet ones, platforms for online communication, and social networks are the main components for instructors. Different approach to present and perceive educational material is one of the main difficult components during distance education for instructors, students, interns and other audience. Both instructors and interns must master new skills in computer program for on-line communication. Adaptation and perception of distance education occurred in different ways. Majority notes that their time sheet during distance education increased, but opportunities for new methods of training also enhanced. Somebody did not take new method of training because full instructors’ control is absent, so it is necessary to motivate interns to training and self-control. Besides, patient communication should be real not theoretical for future physicians. Development of problem situations, video presentations, and video material prompts to mastering of individual practical skills. So, the experiences in distance education and mastering of dental disciplines by students, interns, physicians give an opportunity to reconstruct educational process in accordance with requirements of modernity for further integration in European (worldwide) medical spread.