DoctOral: Educational interactive smartphone app for dental students and trainee dentists

Abstract

Diagnosis of several oral diseases is a challenge for
students and trainee dentists due to the wide
heterogeneity of clinical features of lesions). Diagnosis of
OPMDs is difficult due to the many varieties, different
forms, and overlapping characteristics. A well-delineated
workflow begins with a clinical examination of the oral
cavity by naked-eye inspection (NEI) in order to
recognize clinical features (color, texture, and
thickness). When it is a potentially malignant disorders
(OPMDs), pathological conditions of the oral mucosa with
an increased risk of malignant transformation,
promptness is essential so to have an early diagnosis.
The objective of the study is to develop and evaluate
the effectiveness of DoctOral, an educational
application designed to enhance the recognition of
oral lesions, increasing diagnostic accuracy and the
confidence of dental students compared to traditional
teaching methods.