ArticleDentistry journal2021
Use of Computer Simulation in Dental Training with Special Reference to Simodont.
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- Enhancing learning experiences in pre-clinical restorative dentistry: the impact of virtual reality haptic simulators.BMC medical education · 2023Trial
- Effectiveness and Student Perceptions of Haptic Virtual Reality Simulation Training as an Instructional Tool in Pre-Clinical Paediatric Dentistry: A Pilot Pedagogical Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Trial
- Evaluation of a Haptic Virtual Reality Simulator and Its Impact on Preclinical Dental Education.Cureus · 2026Article
- Stage of manual skill acquisition with Simodont virtual reality simulator for pre-clinical dental training: an interventional matching study.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- A novel extended flipped classroom model helps dental undergraduates grow into dentists.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Immersive Reality-Based Training Simulator for Dental Extraction: Protocol for a Randomized Pilot Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Augmented Reality in Implant and Tooth-Supported Prosthodontics Practice and Education: A Scoping Review.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- From Virtual Reality to Reality: Fine-Tuning the Taxonomy for Extended Reality Simulation in Dental Education.European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2025Article
- Assessment of Undergraduate Training in Pulpectomy Using Model Teeth and Extracted Natural Teeth.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Distinguishing skill levels with haptic simulation in restorative dentistry: Myth or reality?European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2025Article
- Benefits and challenges of the integration of haptics-enhanced virtual reality training within dental curricula.Journal of dental education · 2025Review
- Predicting novice dental students' performances in conventional simulation: A prospective pilot study using haptic exercises.Journal of dental sciences · 2025Article
- The effect of virtual reality simulators on tooth preparation skills of dental students.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Implementation of Virtual Reality in Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry Learning: A Comparison Between SimodontDentistry journal · 2025Article
- Establishing the VR-haptic thinkers group: Insights and progress in dental training technologies.The Saudi dental journal · 2024Article
- The use of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in dental surgery education and practice: A narrative review.Journal of dental sciences · 2024Review
- The impact of virtual reality haptic simulators in pre-clinical restorative dentistry: a qualitative enquiry into dental students' perceptions.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- The application of a virtual rubber dam isolation training system in dental preclinical education.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Learning Clinical Skills Using Haptic vs. Phantom Head Dental Chair Simulators in Removal of Artificial Caries: Cluster-Randomized Trials with Two Cohorts' Cavity Preparation.Dentistry journal · 2022Article
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6 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Simulation-based dental education has been increasingly implemented in dental training. Virtual reality simulators are being explored as an adjunct to dental education. Simulation-based dental education could serve as a powerful aid to preclinical instruction. This article provides an overview of how dental simulators can be used in dental instruction and manual dexterity training, utilizing the Simodont dental trainer as a reference. The Simodont dental trainer provides a platform for students to hone their manual dexterity skills and practice repeatedly prior to conventional clinical simulations. Additionally, it can reduce resource wastage. However, the financial cost of setting up and maintaining the system can be high. The high cost would ultimately limit the number of devices each individual school could afford, as a potential drawback to meeting the training needs of many dental students at one time. The machine's force-feedback mechanism provides trainees with the tactile experience of drilling into various tissues. Students are empowered via self-learning and assessment, with guidance provided for diagnosis and treatment. From training students on basic operative skills to providing basic aptitude tests for entrance examinations, the Simodont dental trainer's functions and potential for further development may make it a valuable tool in the field of simulation-based dental education.
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