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October 3, 2025BMC Medical EducationOpen Access

From classroom to screen: dental students’ perceptions of distance learning during COVID-19 pandemic in India

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SKShaswata KarmakarMKM KarDFDelfin Lovelina Francis

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Overview

Cross-sectional study explores dental students' perceptions of distance education during COVID-19, highlighting challenges and preferences.

Key Points

  • Approximately 74% of dental students found it harder to concentrate in online classes compared to offline lectures.
  • Around 60.9% of students felt they couldn't adequately learn the theoretical aspects of dentistry through distance education.
  • The majority of students (86.4%) believed lack of patient exposure during lockdowns would negatively impact their future dental practice.
  • Most students preferred a blend of traditional teaching methods and online learning for their education.

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Karmakar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e02f34f0e39f13e7fa20d8https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07906-0
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