Evaluation of a computer-assisted learning package on the management of traumatised incisors by general dental practitioners

A computer-assisted learning program with a tutorial, self-assessment exerc ises and an expert system has been developed. Sixty-seven general dental pr actitioners were requested to evaluate the program. The results from those practitioners who returned the questionnaire showed that 57% found the prog ram generally easy to use with the appropriate level of difficulty of tasks and content of supporting information, which it was felt improved their kn owledge of the management of fractured incisors. Conclusion: it is worthwhi le to develop such programs for the education of general dental practitione rs. All users of this program felt that it was better than video, audio tap es, journals or books on the subject.