Colour perception screening and shade-matching performance among undergraduate dental students: an exploratory observational study
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Why it matters for dental
Dental schools and practices that rely on visual shade-matching may see higher remakes and lab re-work if undergraduate students lack routine colour-perception screening; owners and clinical leads should decide whether to add Ishihara or Farnsworth testing to admissions or clinic orientation.
Key points
- Observational study measured shade-match accuracy in undergraduate dental students who first passed or failed colour-vision screening.
- Results link colour-vision status directly to objective shade-match scores using standardised tabs and lighting conditions.
- No regulatory mandate exists; any adoption of screening would be an internal clinical-quality policy decision.
- Potential cost implication: reduced crown or veneer remake rate if colour-deficient students are identified and assigned assistant roles for shade selection.
Who should care
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