Comparative evaluation of video-based and face-to-face approaches in suture training for dentistry students: an observational comparative study

Aims: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of video-based learning (VBL) and face to face teaching (FFT) in the education of final-year dental students on suturing skills. Methods: Fifty students were randomized into VBL (n=25) and FFT (n=25) groups. All participants recorded their suturing procedures before (T0) and after (T1) the training. Performances were evaluated using the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS). Two blinded evaluators scored each video. Changes in OSATS scores and self-reported confidence were statistically analyzed. Results: Both groups showed significant improvement after training (p