Dental Education and Teaching Learning ProcessesMLSPTNCT07672080
Motor Learning Approaches in Periodontal Treatment Education
A study testing Implicit Learning With Standard Training, Implicit Learning With Extended Training and Implicit Learning With Distributed Training in people with Dental Education and Teaching Learning Processes and Psychomotor Skill Learning, run by Ondokuz Mayıs University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different motor learning approaches in preclinical non-surgical periodontal treatment education among dental students. Participants will be assigned to different educational approaches, including implicit learning, explicit learning, and analogical learning, during… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Dental Education and Teaching Learning Processes, Psychomotor Skill Learning, Periodontal Education
- What is being tested?
- Implicit Learning With Standard Training, Implicit Learning With Extended Training and Implicit Learning With Distributed Training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 90 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2026to 1 Aug 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being a third-year dental student.
- Having no previous experience in non-surgical periodontal treatment procedures.
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form.
- Being able to attend all scheduled training and practical assessment sessions during the study period.
Who cannot join
- Having previously performed non-surgical periodontal treatment procedures.
- Having previously completed a periodontal treatment module or received practical periodontal instrumentation training.
- Having any health condition or physical limitation that may interfere with participation in the training or practical procedures.
- Refusing to participate in the study or not signing the informed consent form.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Dentistry
Samsun, Atakum, 55200
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of the Effect of Motor Skill Instructional Approaches and Educational Models on Tooth Surface Cleaning Practice
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different motor learning approaches in preclinical non-surgical periodontal treatment education among dental students. Participants will be assigned to different educational approaches, including implicit learning, explicit learning, and analogical learning, during training for tooth surface cleaning procedures.
Students' practical performance in tooth surface cleaning, clinical skill development, and perceptions regarding the educational process will be assessed using standardized practical evaluations and questionnaires. The findings of this study may contribute to improving evidence-based educational methods for teaching psychomotor skills in periodontal education and enhancing clinical training efficiency in dental education.
Read the detailed description
Acquisition of psychomotor skills is an essential component of dental education, particularly in periodontal training where students are required to perform precise manual procedures requiring hand coordination, tactile sensitivity, and proper instrument control. The effectiveness of educational strategies used during preclinical training may directly influence students' clinical competency and subsequent treatment performance.
This study is designed to compare different motor learning approaches used during preclinical training for non-surgical periodontal treatment procedures. Dental students will be allocated to different educational models based on implicit learning, explicit learning, and analogical learning approaches. Training will focus on tooth surface cleaning procedures performed on standardized preclinical models simulating periodontal treatment conditions.
The study will evaluate the effect of these educational approaches on students' practical performance, technical skill acquisition, and self-perceived learning experience. Performance outcomes will be assessed using standardized practical evaluations, while participants' perceptions regarding the educational process will be collected through structured questionnaires.
The findings are expected to provide evidence regarding the optimization of teaching methods for psychomotor skill development in periodontal education and may contribute to improving efficiency and quality in preclinical dental training programs.
- Conditions
- Dental Education and Teaching Learning Processes, Psychomotor Skill Learning, Periodontal Education
- Being tested
- Implicit Learning With Standard Training, Implicit Learning With Extended Training, Implicit Learning With Distributed Training, Explicit Learning With Standard Training, Explicit Learning With Extended Training
- Keywords
- Motor Learning, Implicit Learning, Explicit Learning, Analogical Learning, Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy, Preclinical Dental Education, Psychomotor Skill Learning
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Implicit Learning With Standard TrainingBehavioural
Participants receive a single baseline periodontal training session using implicit motor learning strategies without additional reinforcement sessions.
Implicit Learning With Extended TrainingBehavioural
Participants receive implicit motor learning instruction during baseline periodontal training followed by one additional practical training session lasting 60 minutes.
Implicit Learning With Distributed TrainingBehavioural
Participants receive implicit motor learning instruction during baseline training followed by three separate distributed practical training sessions, each lasting 40 minutes.
Explicit Learning With Standard TrainingBehavioural
Participants receive a single baseline periodontal training session using explicit motor learning strategies involving direct verbal instruction without additional reinforcement sessions.
Explicit Learning With Extended TrainingBehavioural
Participants receive explicit motor learning instruction during baseline periodontal training followed by one additional practical training session lasting 60 minutes.
Explicit Learning With Distributed TrainingBehavioural
Participants receive explicit motor learning instruction during baseline training followed by three separate distributed practical training sessions, each lasting 40 minutes.
Analogical Learning With Standard TrainingBehavioural
Participants receive a single baseline periodontal training session using analogy-based motor learning strategies without additional reinforcement sessions.
Analogical Learning With Extended TrainingBehavioural
Participants receive analogy-based motor learning instruction during baseline periodontal training followed by one additional practical training session lasting 60 minutes.
Analogical Learning With Distributed TrainingBehavioural
Participants receive analogy-based motor learning instruction during baseline training followed by three separate distributed practical training sessions, each lasting 40 minutes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit Learning - Standard Training | Experimental | Participants receive implicit motor learning instructions during a single baseline standard periodontal training session. Receives: Behavioral: Implicit Learning With Standard Training |
| Implicit Learning - Extended Practice | Experimental | Participants receive implicit motor learning instructions during baseline training followed by an additional extended practical training session. Receives: Behavioral: Implicit Learning With Extended Training |
| Implicit Learning - Distributed Training | Experimental | Participants receive implicit motor learning instructions with training distributed over multiple sessions across different time periods. Receives: Behavioral: Implicit Learning With Distributed Training |
| Explicit Learning - Standard Training | Active comparator | Participants receive explicit motor learning instructions during a single baseline standard periodontal training session. Receives: Behavioral: Explicit Learning With Standard Training |
| Explicit Learning - Extended Practice | Active comparator | Participants receive explicit motor learning instructions during baseline training followed by an additional extended practical training session. Receives: Behavioral: Explicit Learning With Extended Training |
| Explicit Learning - Distributed Training | Active comparator | Participants receive explicit motor learning instructions with training distributed over multiple sessions across different time periods. Receives: Behavioral: Explicit Learning With Distributed Training |
| Analogical Learning - Standard Training | Experimental | Participants receive analogical motor learning instructions during a single baseline standard periodontal training session. Receives: Behavioral: Analogical Learning With Standard Training |
| Analogical Learning - Extended Practice | Experimental | Participants receive analogical motor learning instructions during baseline training followed by an additional extended practical training session. Receives: Behavioral: Analogical Learning With Extended Training |
| Analogical Learning - Distributed Training | Experimental | Participants receive analogical motor learning instructions with training distributed over multiple sessions across different time periods. Receives: Behavioral: Analogical Learning With Distributed Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Tooth Surface Cleaning Score
The amount of calculus remaining on the tooth surface will be assessed using standardized photographs obtained at baseline and after completion of the 3-week training period. The difference between pre-cleaning and post-cleaning images will be used to determine tooth surface cleaning performance.
Measured: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week training period
Accuracy of Periodontal Pocket Depth Measurement
Participants will measure periodontal pocket depths on a standardized periodontitis model according to the Ramfjord index teeth. Measurement accuracy will be determined by comparing participants' recordings with reference measurements obtained at baseline and after the training period.
Measured: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week training period
Transfer Test Cleaning Performance
Participants will perform an unannounced tooth surface cleaning procedure on a tooth different from the one used during training. Performance will be evaluated using standardized photographic assessment before and after cleaning following completion of the training protocol.
Measured: After completion of the 3-week training period
Secondary outcomes (1)
After completion of the 3-week training period
Participants' self-perceived competence, confidence, and overall learning experience related to periodontal instrumentation training will be evaluated using a structured self-assessment questionnaire.
Measured: After completion of the 3-week training period
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Oct 2026
- Study start1 Jul 2026
- Primary completion1 Aug 2026
- Study completion1 Aug 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Dental Education and Teaching Learning ProcessesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ondokuz Mayıs UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mücahit Enes Çinkılıç, Ondokuz Mayıs University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07672080
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- OMU-KAEK-2025/589
- Acronym
- MLSPT
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 22 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 30 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be publicly available. However, de-identified study data may be provided by the investigators upon reasonable request for scientific research purposes.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of the Effect of Motor Skill Instructional Approaches and Educational Models on Tooth Surface Cleaning Practice
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07672080
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MLSPT / OMU-KAEK-2025/589
- Conditions
- Dental Education and Teaching Learning Processes, Psychomotor Skill Learning, Periodontal Education
- Keywords
- Motor Learning, Implicit Learning, Explicit Learning, Analogical Learning, Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy, Preclinical Dental Education, Psychomotor Skill Learning
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Aug 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of different motor learning approaches in preclinical non-surgical periodontal treatment education among dental students. Participants will be assigned to different educational approaches, including implicit learning, explicit learning, and analogical learning, during training for tooth surface cleaning procedures.
Students' practical performance in tooth surface cleaning, clinical skill development, and perceptions regarding the educational process will be assessed using standardized practical evaluations and questionnaires. The findings of this study may contribute to improving evidence-based educational methods for teaching psychomotor skills in periodontal education and enhancing clinical training efficiency in dental education.
Detailed description
Acquisition of psychomotor skills is an essential component of dental education, particularly in periodontal training where students are required to perform precise manual procedures requiring hand coordination, tactile sensitivity, and proper instrument control. The effectiveness of educational strategies used during preclinical training may directly influence students' clinical competency and subsequent treatment performance.
This study is designed to compare different motor learning approaches used during preclinical training for non-surgical periodontal treatment procedures. Dental students will be allocated to different educational models based on implicit learning, explicit learning, and analogical learning approaches. Training will focus on tooth surface cleaning procedures performed on standardized preclinical models simulating periodontal treatment conditions.
The study will evaluate the effect of these educational approaches on students' practical performance, technical skill acquisition, and self-perceived learning experience. Performance outcomes will be assessed using standardized practical evaluations, while participants' perceptions regarding the educational process will be collected through structured questionnaires.
The findings are expected to provide evidence regarding the optimization of teaching methods for psychomotor skill development in periodontal education and may contribute to improving efficiency and quality in preclinical dental training programs.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 9
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit Learning - Standard Training | Experimental | Behavioral: Implicit Learning With Standard TrainingParticipants receive implicit motor learning instructions during a single baseline standard periodontal training session. |
| Implicit Learning - Extended Practice | Experimental | Behavioral: Implicit Learning With Extended TrainingParticipants receive implicit motor learning instructions during baseline training followed by an additional extended practical training session. |
| Implicit Learning - Distributed Training | Experimental | Behavioral: Implicit Learning With Distributed TrainingParticipants receive implicit motor learning instructions with training distributed over multiple sessions across different time periods. |
| Explicit Learning - Standard Training | Active comparator | Behavioral: Explicit Learning With Standard TrainingParticipants receive explicit motor learning instructions during a single baseline standard periodontal training session. |
| Explicit Learning - Extended Practice | Active comparator | Behavioral: Explicit Learning With Extended TrainingParticipants receive explicit motor learning instructions during baseline training followed by an additional extended practical training session. |
| Explicit Learning - Distributed Training | Active comparator | Behavioral: Explicit Learning With Distributed TrainingParticipants receive explicit motor learning instructions with training distributed over multiple sessions across different time periods. |
| Analogical Learning - Standard Training | Experimental | Behavioral: Analogical Learning With Standard TrainingParticipants receive analogical motor learning instructions during a single baseline standard periodontal training session. |
| Analogical Learning - Extended Practice | Experimental | Behavioral: Analogical Learning With Extended TrainingParticipants receive analogical motor learning instructions during baseline training followed by an additional extended practical training session. |
| Analogical Learning - Distributed Training | Experimental | Behavioral: Analogical Learning With Distributed TrainingParticipants receive analogical motor learning instructions with training distributed over multiple sessions across different time periods. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being a third-year dental student.
- Having no previous experience in non-surgical periodontal treatment procedures.
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and signing the informed consent form.
- Being able to attend all scheduled training and practical assessment sessions during the study period.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Having previously performed non-surgical periodontal treatment procedures.
- Having previously completed a periodontal treatment module or received practical periodontal instrumentation training.
- Having any health condition or physical limitation that may interfere with participation in the training or practical procedures.
- Refusing to participate in the study or not signing the informed consent form.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit Learning With Standard TrainingParticipants receive a single baseline periodontal training session using implicit motor learning strategies without additional reinforcement sessions. | Behavioural | Implicit Learning - Standard Training |
| Implicit Learning With Extended TrainingParticipants receive implicit motor learning instruction during baseline periodontal training followed by one additional practical training session lasting 60 minutes. | Behavioural | Implicit Learning - Extended Practice |
| Implicit Learning With Distributed TrainingParticipants receive implicit motor learning instruction during baseline training followed by three separate distributed practical training sessions, each lasting 40 minutes. | Behavioural | Implicit Learning - Distributed Training |
| Explicit Learning With Standard TrainingParticipants receive a single baseline periodontal training session using explicit motor learning strategies involving direct verbal instruction without additional reinforcement sessions. | Behavioural | Explicit Learning - Standard Training |
| Explicit Learning With Extended TrainingParticipants receive explicit motor learning instruction during baseline periodontal training followed by one additional practical training session lasting 60 minutes. | Behavioural | Explicit Learning - Extended Practice |
| Explicit Learning With Distributed TrainingParticipants receive explicit motor learning instruction during baseline training followed by three separate distributed practical training sessions, each lasting 40 minutes. | Behavioural | Explicit Learning - Distributed Training |
| Analogical Learning With Standard TrainingParticipants receive a single baseline periodontal training session using analogy-based motor learning strategies without additional reinforcement sessions. | Behavioural | Analogical Learning - Standard Training |
| Analogical Learning With Extended TrainingParticipants receive analogy-based motor learning instruction during baseline periodontal training followed by one additional practical training session lasting 60 minutes. | Behavioural | Analogical Learning - Extended Practice |
| Analogical Learning With Distributed TrainingParticipants receive analogy-based motor learning instruction during baseline training followed by three separate distributed practical training sessions, each lasting 40 minutes. | Behavioural | Analogical Learning - Distributed Training |
Primary outcome
Change in Tooth Surface Cleaning Score
Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week training period
The amount of calculus remaining on the tooth surface will be assessed using standardized photographs obtained at baseline and after completion of the 3-week training period. The difference between pre-cleaning and post-cleaning images will be used to determine tooth surface cleaning performance.
Accuracy of Periodontal Pocket Depth Measurement
Time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week training period
Participants will measure periodontal pocket depths on a standardized periodontitis model according to the Ramfjord index teeth. Measurement accuracy will be determined by comparing participants' recordings with reference measurements obtained at baseline and after the training period.
Transfer Test Cleaning Performance
Time frame: After completion of the 3-week training period
Participants will perform an unannounced tooth surface cleaning procedure on a tooth different from the one used during training. Performance will be evaluated using standardized photographic assessment before and after cleaning following completion of the training protocol.
1 secondary outcome
After completion of the 3-week training period
Time frame: After completion of the 3-week training period
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be publicly available. However, de-identified study data may be provided by the investigators upon reasonable request for scientific research purposes.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Implicit Learning With Standard Training, Implicit Learning With Extended Training and Implicit Learning With Distributed Training in people with Dental Education and Teaching Learning Processes and Psychomotor Skill Learning, run by Ondokuz Mayıs University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Tooth Surface Cleaning Score (time frame: Baseline and after completion of the 3-week training period). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Oct 2026.