One of three steps of effective teaching/learning. To optimize learning, before information is given to a student, the teacher must create in the student, a need to know the information. This can be done in many ways, one of which is to ask questions that the student does not have answers to.
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T-Scan as an Education Tool
John R. Droter, DDS (The Pankey Institute, USA & Spear Education, USA)
Copyright: © 2020
|Pages: 41
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9254-9.ch019
Abstract
The T-Scan is an effective patient and doctor education tool for illustrating existing occlusal pathology, as it presents complex occlusal force and timing information in a visual format that is easily understood. The T-Scan applies to all stages of the teaching/learning process because its recorded data forms the framework upon which a doctor/patient discussion can begin regarding the patient's occlusal disease manifestations, the potential benefit of treatments, and the risks of not undergoing corrective treatment. When used as part of an educational strategy, the T-Scan can lead the patient to accept procedures that would benefit their long-term dental health. Chapter 19 outlines the four stages of creating optimum dental health, the steps required to perform effective teaching and learning, the differing styles of teaching and learning utilized in educational forums, and how to best employ the technique of Feature, Function, and Benefit. A few case examples illustrate how T-Scan data can educate a patient about their own occlusal problems, while describing both normal and abnormal occlusal function to a dentist.