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JMIR Human Factors· 2026Q2

Development and Initial Usability Evaluation of SSEndoSim, a Free, Web-Based Endodontic Diagnostic Simulator: Cross-Sectional Study

Sarang Suresh Hotchandani, Priya Rani Harjani, Feroze Kalhoro

Short summary

SSEndoSim, a free, web-based endodontic diagnostic simulator for dental students, achieved a high usability score (mean 75.30/100) and perceived educational value (mean 4.62/5) in an initial evaluation.

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Key points

  • SSEndoSim is a free, open-access, web-based simulator for endodontic diagnosis.
  • Usability was evaluated using the System Usability Scale (SUS), yielding a mean score of 75.30 (SD 14.72).
  • Perceived Educational Value (PEV) was rated highly, with a mean of 4.62 (SD 0.40) on a 5-point scale.
  • The study involved final-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students.

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Abstract

Unlabelled: SSEndoSim, a free, open access, mobile, web-based endodontic diagnostic simulation application for undergraduate dental education, demonstrated favorable usability rated on a System Usability Scale (SUS) witht a composite 100-point score (mean 75.30, SD 14.72) and high perceived educational value (PEV) on a 5-point scale (mean 4.62, SD 0.40) in a cross-sectional usability evaluation of final-year bachelor of dental surgery (BDS) students at Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro, Pakistan, in April 2026, establishing usability and learner acceptability.

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