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Abstract

The Covid pandemic transformed the teaching methodologies in dental education. The classes had to be conducted online and teaching methods had to be modified to suit the dental curriculum. Novel teaching methodologies were devised following the basic principles of Blooms taxonomy. The teaching methodologies have to be effective and incorporate the latest information technology methods. The advancements in technology and availability of internet resources have facilitated online learning. Various platforms are available for teaching and disseminating knowledge. Learning has transformed from the traditional Didactic teaching to flipped class rooms and blended learning. As the pandemic is progressing there is deficiency of health care workers and resources. In spite of this the medical teaching has to continue to fill the gap. Oral Medicine and Radiology is an important subject in the dental curriculum and a bridge between medicine and dentistry. This manuscript reviews the various teaching methodologies employed in the Oral Medicine and Radiology curriculum during this pandemic. This review also highlights the importance of technology and simulation-based learning to enhance the clinical skills of the students. KEY WORDS Covid Pandemic, Online Learning, Flipped Classroom, Information Communication Technology, Blended Learning, Online Patient Simulation, Adaptive Tutorials