Traditional dental education can sometimes be passive and less engaging for students. "The Escape Root" introduces game-based learning through escape room-style challenges to make dental education more interactive and effective. Students actively apply their knowledge, enhance critical thinking, and improve teamwork by solving puzzles and completing dentistry-related tasks. This method makes learning more engaging, helps with knowledge retention, and better prepares students for real-world clinical scenarios. "The Escape Root" programme can benefit undergraduate dental students and improve their learning experience.