Primary study · included by 1 review
Adapt VR in dental education: boosting preclinical skill and self-confidence
Sherif 2026 · Sherif Meriam, Barakat Nahla, Hamdy Abeer, et al. · BDJ Open · 2026
Included by
| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Overall learning outcomes (composite of psychomotor, cognitive and affective measures; Kirkpatrick levels 1-3) AI-driven simulation (all modalities) vs Traditional training (phantom-head, lecture, video, non-AI simulation) · Post-intervention (mostly immediate; one study at 1 week) | SMD 1.34 [1.07, 1.62] | NR | GRADE not reported |
Overall learning outcomes (composite of psychomotor, cognitive and affective measures; Kirkpatrick levels 1-3) AI-driven simulation (all modalities) vs Traditional training (phantom-head, lecture, video, non-AI simulation) · Post-intervention (mostly immediate; one study at 1 week) | SMD 1.20 [0.73, 1.67] | 5 studies · 557 participants | GRADE not reported |
Overall learning outcomes (composite of psychomotor, cognitive and affective measures; Kirkpatrick levels 1-3) AI-driven simulation (all modalities) vs Traditional training (phantom-head, lecture, video, non-AI simulation) · Post-intervention (mostly immediate; one study at 1 week) | SMD 0.94 [0.42, 1.46] | 3 studies | GRADE not reported |
Overall learning outcomes (composite of psychomotor, cognitive and affective measures; Kirkpatrick levels 1-3) AI-driven simulation (all modalities) vs Traditional training (phantom-head, lecture, video, non-AI simulation) · Post-intervention (mostly immediate; one study at 1 week) | SMD 1.12 [0.70, 1.55] | NR | GRADE not reported |
Overall learning outcomes (composite of psychomotor, cognitive and affective measures; Kirkpatrick levels 1-3) AI-driven simulation (all modalities) vs Traditional training (phantom-head, lecture, video, non-AI simulation) · Post-intervention (mostly immediate; one study at 1 week) | SMD 1.24 [0.83, 1.65] | NR | GRADE not reported |
Overall learning outcomes (composite of psychomotor, cognitive and affective measures; Kirkpatrick levels 1-3) AI-driven simulation (all modalities) vs Traditional training (phantom-head, lecture, video, non-AI simulation) · Post-intervention (mostly immediate; one study at 1 week) | SMD 1.17 [0.77, 1.57] | NR | GRADE not reported |
Overall learning outcomes (composite of psychomotor, cognitive and affective measures; Kirkpatrick levels 1-3) AI-driven simulation (all modalities) vs Traditional training (phantom-head, lecture, video, non-AI simulation) · Post-intervention (mostly immediate; one study at 1 week) | SMD 1.22 [1.11, 1.33] | NR | GRADE not reported |
Overall learning outcomes (composite of psychomotor, cognitive and affective measures; Kirkpatrick levels 1-3) AI-driven simulation (all modalities) vs Traditional training (phantom-head, lecture, video, non-AI simulation) · Post-intervention (mostly immediate; one study at 1 week) | SMD 1.09 [0.76, 1.43] | NR | GRADE not reported |
Overall learning outcomes (composite of psychomotor, cognitive and affective measures; Kirkpatrick levels 1-3) AI-driven simulation (all modalities) vs Traditional training (phantom-head, lecture, video, non-AI simulation) · Post-intervention (mostly immediate; one study at 1 week) | SMD 1.24 [0.79, 1.70] | NR | GRADE not reported |
Overall learning outcomes (composite of psychomotor, cognitive and affective measures; Kirkpatrick levels 1-3) AI-driven simulation (all modalities) vs Traditional training (phantom-head, lecture, video, non-AI simulation) · Post-intervention (mostly immediate; one study at 1 week) | SMD 1.04 [0.57, 1.51] | 5 studies | GRADE not reported |
1 including review in total.