European Journal Of Dental Education· 2026Q1
Dental Students' Awareness and Attitudes Toward Dental Magnification at the University of Jordan: A Questionnaire‐Based Survey
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Most dental students (80.4%) at the University of Jordan believe magnification improves clinical accuracy, yet only 17.6% report using it, with cost being the primary barrier (78.3%).
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Key points
- Only 17.6% of 802 dental students surveyed at the University of Jordan reported using dental magnification clinically.
- Despite low usage, 80.4% of students agreed that magnification improves clinical accuracy.
- Cost was the most frequently reported barrier to magnification use, cited by 78.3% of respondents.
- Male students reported significantly higher magnification use (22.0%) compared to female students (12.6%).
- 84.0% of participants supported earlier integration of magnification training into the dental curriculum, preferably in the third year.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Dental magnification devices provide measurable clinical and ergonomic benefits; however, their adoption among undergraduate dental students remains limited in many institutions. This study aimed to assess awareness, usage patterns, attitudes, perceived barriers, and educational preferences regarding dental magnification among students at the School of Dentistry, University of Jordan. METHODS: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted among 802 dental students at different educational levels, including preclinical third-year students, clinical undergraduate students in the fourth and fifth years, and postgraduate trainees. Associations between demographic and educational variables and magnification-related responses were analysed using the chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Statistical significance was established at p < 0.05. RESULTS: = 17.558, p = 0.002). Male students reported significantly greater magnification use than female students (22.0% vs. 12.6%, p < 0.001). Despite the low rate of clinical use, most respondents (80.4%) agreed that magnification improves clinical accuracy. Cost was identified as the most common barrier to use (78.3%). Attendance at continuing education courses related to magnification was lowest among interns (14.5%). Most participants (84.0%) supported earlier integration of magnification training into the dental curriculum, with third year identified as the preferred stage for introduction. CONCLUSIONS: A substantial gap exists between students' positive perceptions of dental magnification and its actual clinical use. Financial barriers and limited curricular integration appear to be the main obstacles to adoption. Earlier incorporation of structured magnification training within undergraduate dental education may improve student exposure and uptake.
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