STUDENTS' PERCEPTION OF SIMULATOR USE IN CLINICAL DENTAL PRACTICE AT PERUVIAN UNIVERSITIES

• Autores: Mezarina-Mendoza , Jhon Paul Iakov, Garavito-Chang, Enna Lucila, Chávez-Sánchez, Elizabeth, Ramírez-Chaupis, Mitze Gaby, Gálvez Ramírez, Carlos Michell, Castañeda Sarmiento, Sara
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 2026
• Institución: Universidad Científica del Sur
• Repositorio: Revistas - Universidad Científica del Sur
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:revistas.cientifica.edu.pe:article/2537
• Enlace del recurso: https://revistas.cientifica.edu.pe/index.php/odontologica/article/view/2537
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: Entrenamiento Simulado; Simulación de Paciente; educación en odontología; percepción estudiantil; Simulation Training; Patient Simulation; student perception; dental education

Introduction: Simulation in dentistry provides controlled environments that replicate clinical situations, allowing students to acquire competencies safely. Although international evidence highlights its benefits, studies in Peru remain scarce. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 222 dental students from five Peruvian universities. A validated questionnaire (Aiken’s V=0.906; Cronbach’s α=0.946) assessed didactic utility, competency development, and simulation experience. Results: Most students considered simulators useful for applying theoretical knowledge (79.1%), improving visual and motor skills (72.9%), and increasing clinical confidence (68.8%). Conclusions: Simulators are valuable tools in dental education, strengthening skills and confidence before clinical practice. Their effectiveness could be enhanced by improving supervision and material quality.