Avaliação da usabilidade de um sistema de registro eletrônico de dados em cariologia por estudantes de odontologia

Abstract

In the field of Cariology , there are still no specific electronic systems for recording caries indices and scores, which hinders the storage, processing, and comparison of clinical data obtained using different methods for dental caries detection. This study aimed to conduct an integrative review of caries detection and diagnostic indices used in dental software, as well as to evaluate the usability of a software program developed for recording Cariology data by undergraduate dental students. In the first study , searches were conducted in the SciELO, PubMed, LILACS, and grey literature databases between August and December 2023, focusing on dental software and clinical data recording systems. After screening titles, abstracts, and full texts, 13 articles were selected that described software using photographs, radiographs, artificial intelligence, and digital media for the diagnosis of carious lesions. In addition, 12 dental software programs available on the Brazilian market were analyzed. A growing interest in studies exploring the use of artificial intelligence for the diagnosis of carious lesions was observed. However, most dental software or electronic dental record systems available on the Brazilian market do not use specific indices for caries detection. System usability was assessed using the System Usability Scale (SUS), based on the calculation of scores for the 10 items that comprise the scale. The tests were conducted individually and in person in September 2023. A total of 42 students participated in the study , of whom 35 completed all proposed stages. The software achieved a mean score of 84.2, classifying it as excellent. Regarding the overall reliability of the questionnaire, good internal consistency was observed, with a Cronbach’ s alpha coefficient of 0.81. The vast majority of students (97.2%) reported that they would like to use the software more frequently , and 91.6% considered it easy to use; however, 17.1% did not feel confident using it. Students highlighted interactivity , ease of use, didactic character , and simplified language as positive aspects of the software. It is concluded that there is a need for a unified recording system that incorporates multiple caries detection indices, enabling a more accurate assessment of caries risk and the management of carious lesions. The Cariodata software demonstrated excellent usability when evaluated by undergraduate dental students; however, further improvements are required to make the interface more self-explanatory , enhance visual and graphical aspects, and improve the application of caries indices within the system.