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Completed Trial: AI-Generated Feedback vs Human Instructor Assessment in Preclinical Restorative Dentistry — Implications for Dental Education and Clinical Training

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18 July 2026

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A completed clinical trial from Cukurova University has compared AI-generated feedback against human instructor feedback in preclinical restorative dentistry training across 140 third-year dental students. The study evaluated practical performance scores, state anxiety levels, and student perception — findings with significant implications for dental schools navigating increasing enrolments and educator workload pressures.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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