Problem Based Learning

Introduction: The research for finding the most effective teaching methodis still on. The aim of current study was to find out the perceptions of dental interns after aproblem based learning (PBL) sessions on a topic of orthodontic case planning. Study Design:Experimental, Quasi study. Setting: Orthodontic Dental Section, Faisalabad Medical University.Period: 15.8.2017 to 5.2.2018. Materials & Methods: Thirty two dental interns were selectedat Orthodontic Dental Section, Faisalabad Medical University. On initial case planning sessions,baseline theoretical knowledge was provided on the topic of ‘Premolar extractions’. In betweenthe sessions dental interns were asked to answer five multiple choice questions relative to oneorthodontic case (OPG, Lateral cephalograms, Photographs) they were given. On a final caseplanning sessions, orthodontic case discussion case took place with an expert orthodontist,at the end of which dental interns were asked to rate their experiences about PBL sessionby filling questionnaire anonymously. Results: Results showed that dental interns perceivedPBL to stimulate their attentiveness, interest, and interactivity with fellow interns, motivation foradditional case study and learning efficacy. Conclusion: Perceptions of dental interns werepositive after a problem based learning attempt on a topic of orthodontic case planning.