Exploring The Lived Experiences Of Dental Hygiene Faculty Using Simulation With Dental Manikin Head Devices To Teach Local Anesthesia

<p>This study employed a qualitative phenomenological methodology to explore the lived experiences of dental hygiene faculty using simulation with dental manikin head devices to teach local anesthesia. This study aimed to address the gap in the literature given the lack of discussion regarding dental manikin head simulation use in teaching local anesthesia within dental hygiene education. The purpose extended to explore if educators could guide students and ease anxieties by incorporating simulation in the development of treatment skills on a manikin before applying these skills to real-life interactions. John Dewey’s (1938) concept of interconnectedness between education and experience and David Kolb’s (1984) theory of experiential learning were the frameworks that directed this study. Eight semi-structured interviews were conducted to answer this study’s research questions. Four themes emerged from this study’s findings, including empowerment, beneficial preparation, concerns as a challenge, and support. This study’s participants reported their experiences related to the use of simulation with dental manikin head devices in teaching local anesthesia education and described the benefits and challenges in preparing students to administer local anesthesia. This research added additional perspective to the limited body of literature regarding the lived experiences of dental hygiene faculty using simulation with dental manikin head devices to teach local anesthesia. Findings implied that simulation training fosters faculty teaching methods and student development by easing student uncertainties, increasing confidence levels, and enhancing hands-on skills and critical thinking skills within a safer and less intimidating learning environment.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Education

Year

2023

Author dc:creator

• Castro, Allison

Contributors dc:contributor

• Ian Menchini
• Alaina Desjardin

• dental hygiene education
• local anesthesia education
• dental manikin head devices
• simulation-based learning
• simulation education
• Dental Hygiene
• Education

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dune.une.edu/edu_diss/20

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dune.une.edu:edu_diss-1021