DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUGMENTED REALITY (ARDent) APPLICATION AS AN EFFECTIVE LEARNING MEDIUM IN INCREASING KNOWLEDGE OF DENTAL THERAPY STUDENTS IN OPERATING ROOM LEARNING

Abstract

Background: Augmented Reality is a technology that combines two-dimensional or three-dimensional computer-generated objects into the real environment around the user in real-time. In the health sector, ARDent has developed rapidly based on previous scientific studies. Multimedia technology can help create a quality learning environment for dental students by combining various medium and technology, such as text, graphics, sound and animation, including ARDent. The addition of existing Augmented Reality technology, ARDent as a learning medium will attract the attention of dental therapy students because it can provide an interactive, three-dimensional virtual presentation in the introduction and use of oral surgical dentistry tools. Purpose: This research aims to assess the effectiveness of developing the ARDent application as a medium for increasing the knowledge of Dental Therapy students in learning oral surgery. Method: The research method used is Research and Development (R&D), namely Information Collection, Design, Expert Validation, Product Testing, and Analysis of the product results. Results: The expert validation results revealed that the third expert’s score averaged 88.6%, with a p-value of 0.039. The variables of software engineering, visual communication, and functionality, both pre and post-test scores on the ARDent application for applied bachelor dental therapy students, demonstrated a significance score of >0.001 for all three aspects (Paired T-Test). Conclusion: ARDent is effective in the aspects of software engineering, visual communication, and functionality, serving as an effective learning medium to enhance the knowledge of applied dental therapy students in learning oral surgery.