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Comparison of Hand Function and Fine Motor Skills Between First- and Fifth-Year Dental Students
Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University
Summary
Dental education requires a high level of manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination to perform precise clinical procedures. The development of these skills is an important component of dental training. This cross-sectional observational study aims to compare hand function and fine motor skills between first- and fifth-year dental students. A total of 60 dental students, including 30 first-year and 30 fifth-year students, will be included in the study. Participants' hand function and fine motor skills will be assessed using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT). The test consists of seven standardized tasks representing activities of daily living and will be performed separately with the dominant and non-dominant hands. Task completion times will be recorded in seconds. The study aims to identify potential differences in hand function and fine motor performance between students at different stages of dental education.
Official title: Comparison of Hand Function and Fine Motor Skills Between First- and Fifth-Year Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 25 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-11-01
Completion Date
2026-12-20
Last Updated
2026-11-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
Hand function will be assessed using seven standardized tasks of the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test. Each task will be performed separately with the dominant and non-dominant hands, and completion times will be recorded in seconds.
Locations (1)
Bezmialem Vakıf University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)