Research Article

Comparative Evaluation of Dental Students' Implantology Knowledge and Self-Evaluation According to Educational Level

Volume: 5 Number: 3 September 27, 2026
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Comparative Evaluation of Dental Students' Implantology Knowledge and Self-Evaluation According to Educational Level

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to compare implantology knowledge levels and self-evaluation scores between fourth- and fifth-year dental students and to examine the relationship between objective knowledge and self-evaluation. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted among fourth- and fifth-year students at a faculty of dentistry. A total of 107 students participated. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire including demographic variables, a 21-item Likert-type implantology self-evaluation scale, and 21 objective implantology knowledge questions. Two-group comparisons were performed using the Mann-Whitney U test, and correlations between self-evaluation and knowledge scores were assessed using Spearman rank correlation analysis. Results: Fifth-year students had significantly higher knowledge scores than fourth-year students (74.49 ± 17.01 vs. 67.43 ± 13.99; p<0.001). Self-evaluation scores were also significantly higher in fifth-year students (79.13 ± 14.59) than in fourth-year students (58.77 ± 15.99; p<0.001). No significant differences were found between female and male students in overall knowledge or self-evaluation scores (p=0.381 and p=0.333, respectively). A positive and statistically significant correlation was observed between self-evaluation and knowledge scores in the total sample (rho=0.347; p=0.001). Conclusion: Advancement in undergraduate dental education was associated with higher implantology knowledge and self-evaluation scores. The moderate correlation between self-evaluation and knowledge suggests that perceived competence partly reflects objective knowledge but should not be interpreted as a direct indicator of clinical competence. Strengthening structured theoretical and clinical implantology education may support students' preparedness for future practice.

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Ethical Statement

The study was approved by the Giresun University Medical Research Ethics Committee (decision no: 11; date: 07 January 2026) and was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral Implantology

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 27, 2026

Submission Date

May 20, 2026

Acceptance Date

June 29, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 5 Number: 3

APA
Yılmaz, B. E., Gökkurt Yılmaz, B. N., & Karlıdağ, A. E. (2026). Comparative Evaluation of Dental Students’ Implantology Knowledge and Self-Evaluation According to Educational Level. EurAsian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 5(3), 75-81. https://doi.org/10.66702/ejoms.1954983
AMA
1.Yılmaz BE, Gökkurt Yılmaz BN, Karlıdağ AE. Comparative Evaluation of Dental Students’ Implantology Knowledge and Self-Evaluation According to Educational Level. EJOMS. 2026;5(3):75-81. doi:10.66702/ejoms.1954983
Chicago
Yılmaz, Birkan Eyüp, Büşra Nur Gökkurt Yılmaz, and Arif Erdem Karlıdağ. 2026. “Comparative Evaluation of Dental Students’ Implantology Knowledge and Self-Evaluation According to Educational Level”. EurAsian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 5 (3): 75-81. https://doi.org/10.66702/ejoms.1954983.
EndNote
Yılmaz BE, Gökkurt Yılmaz BN, Karlıdağ AE (September 1, 2026) Comparative Evaluation of Dental Students’ Implantology Knowledge and Self-Evaluation According to Educational Level. EurAsian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 5 3 75–81.
IEEE
[1]B. E. Yılmaz, B. N. Gökkurt Yılmaz, and A. E. Karlıdağ, “Comparative Evaluation of Dental Students’ Implantology Knowledge and Self-Evaluation According to Educational Level”, EJOMS, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 75–81, Sept. 2026, doi: 10.66702/ejoms.1954983.
ISNAD
Yılmaz, Birkan Eyüp - Gökkurt Yılmaz, Büşra Nur - Karlıdağ, Arif Erdem. “Comparative Evaluation of Dental Students’ Implantology Knowledge and Self-Evaluation According to Educational Level”. EurAsian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 5/3 (September 1, 2026): 75-81. https://doi.org/10.66702/ejoms.1954983.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz BE, Gökkurt Yılmaz BN, Karlıdağ AE. Comparative Evaluation of Dental Students’ Implantology Knowledge and Self-Evaluation According to Educational Level. EJOMS. 2026;5:75–81.
MLA
Yılmaz, Birkan Eyüp, et al. “Comparative Evaluation of Dental Students’ Implantology Knowledge and Self-Evaluation According to Educational Level”. EurAsian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, vol. 5, no. 3, Sept. 2026, pp. 75-81, doi:10.66702/ejoms.1954983.
Vancouver
1.Birkan Eyüp Yılmaz, Büşra Nur Gökkurt Yılmaz, Arif Erdem Karlıdağ. Comparative Evaluation of Dental Students’ Implantology Knowledge and Self-Evaluation According to Educational Level. EJOMS. 2026 Sep. 1;5(3):75-81. doi:10.66702/ejoms.1954983

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