Digital transformation of learning: interactive technologies in teaching dental technology materials science

Abstract

The digital transformation of the educational space necessitates a rethinking of approaches to the professional training of dental technicians. The integration of interactive digital technologies into teaching materials science is an effective tool for developing technological competence, improving the quality of the educational process, and deepening understanding of the properties of dental materials. The article aims to substantiate the effectiveness of interactive digital technologies in teaching dental materials science and to determine their impact on the quality of studentsʼ professional training. Methods. The methodological basis of the study is the system and competency approaches, structural and functional analysis, comparative and generalising methods and analytical modeling. The empirical base was formed from materials on the pilot implementation of digital educational tools, analysis of the dynamics of studentsʼ educational results, and expert assessment of the quality of practical work. Results. It has been established that the use of interactive digital tools, virtual simulators, 3D visualisation, digital simulators, and adaptive training modules activates studentsʼ cognitive activity, reduces the reliance on reproductive learning, and contributes to the development of practical skills closer to real professional conditions. The introduction of digital tools has increased the accuracy of technological operations, improved the processing of laboratory tasks, and increased applicantsʼ independence in making technological decisions. The effectiveness of combining traditional and digital approaches to optimise the assimilation of complex material science concepts and enhance overall training effectiveness has been proven. Conclusions. Interactive digital technologies are an effective means of modernising the professional education of dental technicians and contribute to improving the quality of training by expanding the possibilities for visualisation, modelling, and practical skill development. A promising direction is the further development of digital resources, the integration of adaptive training systems, and the creation of standardised digital modules focused on the development of specific professional competencies.