Introduction: In today's society, technology is an increasing part of processes and activities, including the education of dental students. In recent years, the use of technology has expanded in educational institutions, especially in the field of healthcare, which covers dental medicine and dental technology and allows for the inclusion of new educational tools. In order to make this technology feasible, better conditions and greater resources for the learning process are sought.
Aim: This article is a comprehensive overview on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for teaching dental and dental students.
Materials and Methods: The following research databases were used for the study: MEDLINE, Scopus, EMBASE, and PubMed from January 2001 to August 2019, focused on studies specifically evaluating the application of technology to students' dental training and dentistry.
Results: In relation to the curriculum structures of the course, the application of modern technologies in the preparation of dental students will enhance their knowledge and skills.
Conclusion: Modern technologies, applied in the process of teaching dental students, are seen as tools that act in building the connections between theory and practice, which have a constant influence on the development of professional skills.
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