Clinical Dental Students Accuracy in Detecting Oral Lesions Using Photograph Images
Najla Nadiah,1*, Dewi Priandini2 Indrayadi Gunardi2, Rahmi Amtha2, Carinna Tirtania3, Hrishikesh Sathyamoorthy4

Faculty of Dentistry Universitas Trisakti

Abstract

Background: Diagnosing oral lesions is challenging due to their similar clinical appearance. Accurate detection is crucial for dental students as future practitioners. This study aimed to assess the accuracy of clinical dental students (CDS) in detecting oral lesions using photographic images.

Methods: A cross-sectional study involved 100 CDS evaluating 140 oral lesion images presented in a 4x4 grid format. Image clarity and consistency were ensured by oral medicine specialists. Data analysis used accuracy tests.

Results: The study found a mean true positive rate of 1,090, false positive rate of 663.13, true negative rate of 5,108.56, and false negative rate of 138.31. Sensitivity was 0.87, specificity was 0.88, and accuracy ranged from 0.843 to 0.923. CDS showed lower accuracy in detecting lesions, especially those in the image center.

Conclusion: This study highlights the variability in CDS accuracy in detecting oral lesions through images. Lower accuracy for centrally located lesions suggests a need for improved detection skills through repeated training and educational interventions.

Keywords: Accuracy, Dental students, Oral lesion

Topic: Epidemiology