Academics from the Near East University Faculty of Dentistry were awarded at the 4th International Dental Education Congress held in Turkey for their scientific studies comparing human and artificial intelligence-based assessment methods.

The 4th International Dental Education Congress, organized by the National Dental Education Volunteers (UDEG) with the theme “New Roadmaps in Training Competent Dentists,” was held at Çukurova University Faculty of Dentistry. Academics from Near East University Faculty of Dentistry presented three oral presentations at the congress.

The four-day congress, attended by academics and researchers from Turkey and various other countries, also included the participation of Prof. Dr. Karen West, President and CEO of the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). A cooperation protocol was signed between ADEA and UDEG at the congress. Vice Deans Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özay Önöral and Prof. Dr. Sevcan Kurtulmuş Yılmaz, along with faculty members Prof. Dr. Seçil Aksoy, Prof. Dr. Nil Altay, Assist. Prof. Dr. Dilan Kırmızı, and Assist. Prof. Dr. Dila Özyılkan from Near East University Faculty of Dentistry, attended the congress.

Many presentations and oral presentations were made at the congress. At the congress where the presentations were made, the study titled “Comparative Analysis of Human and AI-Based Assessment of Full-Coverage Crown Preparations Using Standardized Video Recordings”, a collaborative work by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özay Önöral and Prof. Dr. Sevcan Kurtulmuş Yılmaz, and presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özay Önöral, was awarded the “Second Place in Oral Presentation.” The study stood out for its comparative approach to human and artificial intelligence in measurement and evaluation processes in dental education. Assist. Prof. Dr. Dila Özyılkan also gave an oral presentation at the congress.

Approaches shaping the future of education were discussed…

The congress, focusing on competency-based, contemporary, and sustainable education models in dental education, was organized with the goal of creating a shared vision to improve the quality of education by bringing theory and practice together. During the congress, current practices in dental education and innovative teaching methods were discussed. The congress addressed approaches, measurement and evaluation methods, competency-based training programs, and simulation and artificial intelligence-supported training processes. In this context, emphasis was placed on “Objective Structured Clinical Examinations”, which aim to objectively and fairly measure students’ clinical skills, and the “Entrusted Professional Practice” approach, which reveals the level and extent to which students can independently perform professional practices. The congress concluded as an important academic gathering in terms of improving the quality of dental education, strengthening practical skills, and effectively integrating technology into educational processes.