Development and evaluation of a dental hygiene education program using scenario-based simulation method.

Researchers created and tested a scenario-based simulation program teaching dental hygiene students to provide oral care for elderly patients with complex health conditions. Both clinical skills and confidence improved significantly during the program and were largely sustained three months later.

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