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292 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 3,543 Dental Research and COVID-19 papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The study faced challenges in ensuring the representativeness of the sample, given the restriction to English-language, high-impact journals. The study also faced challenges in evaluating the appropriateness, application, and reporting of statistical tests, given the complexity of statistical analysis in prosthodontic research. The study identified the need for greater involvement of statisticians in the research process to improve methodological rigor and clinical relevance.

    Statistical errors and reporting deficiencies in clinical prosthodontic publications, 2019–2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • Evaluate statistical reporting in a broader range of journals and languages, - Track trends over time, - Assess the impact of structured statistical checklists

    Statistical errors and reporting deficiencies in clinical prosthodontic publications, 2019–2024 · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research on AI applications in dental education, - Investigation of the effectiveness of LLMs in personalizing dental education

    Personalized Learning With Artificial Intelligence in Dental Education: An Integrative Review · 2026 · DOI

  • Conventional dental education has rigid and standardized methods of learning. There is a need for personalized learning experiences in dental education. AI can fill this gap by providing tailored learning experiences.

    Personalized Learning With Artificial Intelligence in Dental Education: An Integrative Review · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research is needed to improve the application of digital assessment in RPD education, - Hybrid approaches may be explored to improve the reliability of digital assessment for tactile-dependent criteria, - More studies are needed to compare the effectiveness of digital and conventional assessments in different educational settings

    Digital assessment of rest seat and guide plane preparations in removable partial denture education: A pilot study · 2026 · DOI

  • The effectiveness of digital assessment in removable partial denture training is unknown. The extent to which digital assessment facilitates consistent judgment across different experience levels is unclear. The limitations of conventional tactile visual inspection in RPD training are not well understood.

    Digital assessment of rest seat and guide plane preparations in removable partial denture education: A pilot study · 2026 · DOI

  • Orthodontics, being a comprehensive subject involving technicalities associated with diagnosis and treatment planning, the specific role of DTT, remains underexplored.

    Integration of Digital Twin Technology in Orthodontics: A Scoping Review · 2026 · DOI

  • These findings suggest stakeholders’ readiness for AI curriculum integration and indicate a need for curriculum development and establishment of ethical guidelines to support future AI integration, though the extent to which such training would influence educational or clinical outcomes remains to be investigated.

    Dental Students’ and Educators’ Perceptions Toward the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Dental Education: A Survey‐Based Study · 2026 · DOI

  • Conclusion Despite validation, publicly accessible, verifiable medical-related certification remained limited among the identified scanners, highlighting that ethical and regulatory considerations are underreported in the scientific literature rather than absent from clinical practice.

    Ethical and regulatory aspects of facial scanning in dentistry: a scoping review · 2026 · DOI

  • However, limited information exists on their utilization, awareness, and educational impact among orthodontists in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

    Intraoral Scanners in Orthodontics: Utilization, Awareness, and Educational Implications Among Specialists in the Kurdistan Region, Iraq – A Cross‐Sectional Study · 2025 · DOI

  • Between April and July 2022, an online questionnaire with closed and open questions was applied to dentists.

    The Health and Lives of Dental Professionals in the Brazilian Public Health System During the COVID‐19 Pandemic: An Observational Study in the City of Manaus, Amazonas · 2025 · DOI

  • However, structured frameworks for digital technology adoption in dental training are lacking, particularly in resource-limited settings such as Tanzania.

    Integrating digital technologies in clinical dentistry training: a framework for competency-based education · 2025 · DOI

  • OBJECTIVES: The extent of adherence to handwashing in the dental setting in the post-COVID-19 phase remains unclear, particularly regarding the pandemic's impact on this practice among dental students.

    Handwashing practice among dental students: lessons unlearned from the COVID-19 pandemic · 2025 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on optimizing AI integration strategies and developing best practices to leverage these advanced technologies in dental education fully.

    Application and development of artificial intelligence and immersive technologies in dental education: a scoping review · 2025 · DOI

  • However, the adoption of digital technologies in dental clinics varies widely, influenced by multiple factors, including technology readiness.

    Technology Readiness Drives Digital Adoption in Dentistry: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study · 2025 · DOI

  • Limited data exist on the perceptions and experiences of dentists navigating new guidelines for mitigating risk in dental care during the pandemic.

    Investigating the perceptions and experiences of Canadian dentists on dental regulatory bodies' communications and guidelines during the COVID ‐19 pandemic · 2024 · DOI

  • However, limited evidence exists to support optimal educational strategies and best practices.

    Training outcomes of novice clinicians in the use of dynamic computer assisted implant surgery: A prospective comparative study · 2024 · DOI

  • Compared with conventional clinical observation, VR clinical observation improved learning motivation and medical thinking and judgment skills; however, interaction between professors and students was lacking.

    Clinical observation using virtual reality for dental education on surgical tooth extraction: A comparative study · 2024 · DOI

  • However, the effectiveness of mannequin-based simulation models as a learning method in the field of oral surgery remains unclear.

    Evaluation of the efficacy of a simulation model used in oral and maxillofacial surgery education · 2024 · DOI

  • Conclusions: This study highlights strong IPC measures knowledge and compliance during prosthodontic procedures among dental personnel, with some gaps in understanding and practice.

    Knowledge and Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practices in Prosthodontic Procedures Among Dental Students and Professionals · 2024 · DOI

  • Limited spatial cognition and deeper understanding with traditional 2D representations. Technical limitations of VR headsets. Small sample size and lack of allocation concealment.

    Digital and immersive approaches to anatomy education: a pilot comparative study of CI, VR, and hybrid learning in implant planning · 2026 · DOI

  • Traditional anatomy education methods rely heavily on 2D representations, which may hinder spatial cognition and deeper understanding. There is a need to evaluate the effectiveness of CI, VR, and hybrid CI + VR approaches in teaching anatomy education.

    Digital and immersive approaches to anatomy education: a pilot comparative study of CI, VR, and hybrid learning in implant planning · 2026 · DOI

  • Traditional ergonomics training is ineffective for achieving mastery of its principles. There is a need for effective educational interventions in dental ergonomics for undergraduate students.

    Can experiential learning boost dental ergonomics? evaluating a microscope-based curriculum through Kirkpatrick’s model · 2026 · DOI

  • The gap between educational objectives and practical implementation remains a problem in the training of future dentists. The lack of consistency between undergraduate training and real professional activity is a significant challenge.

    The Impact of Simulation-Based Training of Dentists on the Formation of Professional Skills in Orthodontics · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in understanding the determinants of professional development among orthodontic professionals. There is a need to construct a conceptual framework to explain lifelong learning engagement among orthodontic professionals.

    Multilevel Determinants of Engagement in Lifelong Learning in Orthodontics From Formal to AI-Supported Approaches: Development of a Conceptual Framework Through a Qualitative Study · 2026 · DOI

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