Students’ Perception of the Impact of Video Demonstrations Shared through Whatsapp® in Their Clinical Performance

Abstract

Objectives: To identify the perception of the impact of the use of the WhatsApp® application in the development of clinical skills in dental students from Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru. Methods: An online questionnaire was applied to 119 students: One hundred and two undergraduate students from Peru (P) and seventeen graduate students from Colombia (C) and Costa Rica (CR). Results: Most of the students perceive that the videos improved their clinic performance, express that sharing videos through the App could complement the theoretical classes, and believe that it promotes the use of information and communications technologies. Conclusions: The students’ perception towards the use of the WhatsApp® application for education purpose is very positive. This disruptive digital technology enabled the meaningful learning of the undergraduate and graduate dental students. Sharing videos through the App can complement traditional lectures and enrich the learning experience.