The impact of preclinical education on operative and restorative skills in dental students: a survey-based evaluation

This study highlights the challenges faced by students in hybrid learning and provides strategies to overcome them. With proper adjustments, hybrid learning can become a reliable and flexible component of dental education, maintaining continuity and quality even in challenging circumstances. The study also informs future curriculum planning by emphasizing the importance of preparedness for distance-based learning, flexibility in clinical scheduling, and early identification of gaps in clinical skill development.