Abstract:Objective To discuss the teaching effect of team-based learning (TBL) and case-based learning (CBL) in pediatric dentistry at vocational colleges. Methods Sixty students in department of stomatology at Suzhou Vocational Health College were selected as research objects, they were divided into TBL group and CBL group by lottery. TBL group was taught with TBL method, and the CBL group was taught with CBL method. The test scores and questionnaire survey results of the two groups were compared. Results There was no significant difference in mid-term exam scores between the two groups (P>0.05). The scores of final exam, practical training, and overall evaluation in the CBL group were higher than those in the TBL group, and the differences were statistically significant (P<0.05). There were no significant differences in the satisfactions of course content, assessment methods, course resources, and learning environment between the two groups (P>0.05). The satisfaction of teaching mode in the CBL group was higher than that in the TBL group, and the difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion The CBL method achieves satisfactory teaching effect, and can be applied in college students.