Figure 2

The accuracy and duration of the mock examination. DS3 who participated in the mock examination reviewed ten clinical cases first using their didactic knowledge and any additional tools (without PocketPerio, control) and then using PocketPerio (test). The participants had a brief overview of PocketPerio before the examination. PocketPerio significantly improved the accuracy of diagnosing both primary and secondary diagnoses (52.73 ± 2.88 vs. 13.18 ± 2.82, respectively, p = 0.0000; Panel A); however, the accuracy of diagnosing secondary conditions (38.18 ± 2.99 vs. 31.82 ± 2.84, respectively, p = 0.103; Panel B) and the duration of the examination (13.60 ± 0.93 vs. 12.75 ± 0.61 min, respectively, p = 0.36; Panel C) were similar between the control and test groups. In Panels A-C, the numbers above each bar represent the respective percentages in each category. Most students (75%) were comfortable with diagnosing periodontal conditions using their didactic knowledge without PocketPerio (Panel D); however, almost all students (95%) were comfortable doing so using PocketPerio (Panel E). Several participants provided their feedback on the use of PocketPerio during the mock examination. Representative unedited comments are shown in Panel F. DS3 Third-year dental students.