3-Dimensional simulations and student learning in orthodontic education.

Introduction: The electronic dental model (e-model) is an example of a digital 3-dimensional technology to support inquiry-based learning in undergraduate dental education. As student perceptions of and engagement with e-models vary, it is uncertain whether these perceptions have implications for their learning processes and outcomes.

Materials And Methods: Third-year dental students (N = 40) completed a questionnaire to identify their perceptions of and preferences for model modalities.