Abstract: Objective: Exploring the application of case-based learning in integrating traditional theory teaching of stomatology with tooth extraction as a pilot course in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Methods: Online questionnaire was used to investigate the knowledge and clinical thinking ability of fourth-year stomatological students before, after and 2 months after class. Results: The investigation included 41 students. They had higher accuracy in extraction indications and contraindications, definition and classification of impacted teeth, treatment principles and operation process of impacted teeth after class than before class, with statistical significance (P<0.05). The follow-up visit 2 months after the class, 95.1% of the students thought the form was helpful to understand the course content, and they had high satisfaction with both the course and the teacher. Conlusions: Integrating CBL into traditional teaching of stomatology is beneficial to improve students’ interest in class and knowledge mastery, which is worth promoting.

Key words: stomatology, medical education, case-based leraning, oral and maxillofacial surgery, questionnaire survey