Primary study · included by 1 review
Impact of Early Preclinical Exposure on Academic Performance, Clinical Skills, and Confidence Among BDS Students at Private Dental College
Sarah 2025 · Ali Sarah, Ahmad Shahzad, Iqbal Shazia, et al. · Scientifica · 2025
Included by
| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Overall competency (student scores) Early clinical exposure (real, simulated or virtual) vs Traditional lecture-based teaching without clinical contact | SMD 1.37 [0.78, 1.97] | 14 studies | GRADE not reported |
Overall competency (student scores) Early clinical exposure (real, simulated or virtual) vs Traditional lecture-based teaching without clinical contact | SMD 1.06 [0.53, 1.58] | 13 studies | GRADE not reported |
Overall competency (student scores) Early clinical exposure (real, simulated or virtual) vs Traditional lecture-based teaching without clinical contact | SMD 1.25 [0.83, 1.66] | 27 studies · 2995 participants | Low |
1 including review in total.