AI-driven simulation is associated with a statistically significant improvement in overall learning outcomes compared to traditional training in dental education¶
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Evidence · 1 study (2 entries) · quant-synthesisr1·q3
Currency · newest study 2026 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person
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q3 i? Random-effects meta-analysis of six independent comparisons from five studies found a statistically significant, potentially meaningful improvement of ADS over traditional training. → Gadbail Amol Ramchandra 2026
q3 i? The meta-analysis pooled six independent comparisons from five comparative studies comprising 557 participants (292 AI, 265 control). → Gadbail Amol Ramchandra 2026 (2)
Evidence¶
Gadbail Amol Ramchandra 2026¶
Gadbail Amol Ramchandra, Gondivkar Shailesh M., Yuwanati Monal B, Sonone Archana, Dhamande Mithilesh, Panchbhai Aarti, Hande Alka H, Patil Swati, Sarode Sachin C. (2026). Effectiveness of artificial intelligence-driven simulation in dental education: a systematic review and meta-analysis of learning outcomes. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09390-6
q3 · i? · quant-synthesis · r1
Random-effects meta-analysis (Hedges' g, REML, Hartung-Knapp) of comparative studies with control groups. The review reports "a statistically significant effect, suggesting a potentially meaningful improvement of ADS compared to traditional trai[ning]"; the pooled estimate appears in the truncated portion of the supplied text.
"The random-effects meta-analysis demonstrated a statistically significant effect, suggesting a potentially meaningful improvement of ADS compared to traditional trai"
Gadbail Amol Ramchandra 2026 (2)¶
Gadbail Amol Ramchandra, Gondivkar Shailesh M., Yuwanati Monal B, Sonone Archana, Dhamande Mithilesh, Panchbhai Aarti, Hande Alka H, Patil Swati, Sarode Sachin C. (2026). Effectiveness of artificial intelligence-driven simulation in dental education: a systematic review and meta-analysis of learning outcomes. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-09390-6
q3 · i? · quant-synthesis · r1
Meta-analysis scope as printed: "six independent comparisons derived from five studies" with "557 participants (292 in the AI group and 265 in the control group)"; two studies required imputation of standard deviations.
"A total of six independent comparisons derived from five studies [12, 28–30, 34] were included in the quantitative synthesis, comprising 557 participants (292 in the AI group and 265 in the control group)."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
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