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ReviewJournal of dental education2025

Benefits and challenges of the integration of haptics-enhanced virtual reality training within dental curricula.

Szabolcs Felszeghy, Murat Mutluay, Mikko Liukkonen, Nicla Flacco, Mahmoud M Bakr, Sarah Rampf, Simona-Georgiana Schick, Faisal Mushtaq, Maria F Sittoni-Pino, Kristin Ackerman and 53 more

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63 authors.

Szabolcs FelszeghyInstitute of Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2656-3939
Murat MutluayInstitute of Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
Mikko LiukkonenInstitute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
Nicla FlaccoFaculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
Mahmoud M BakrSchool of Medicine and Dentistry, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Sarah RampfDepartment of Conservative Dentistry, Clinic for Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases, Heidelberg Medical Faculty, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.
Simona-Georgiana SchickDepartment of Conservative Dentistry, Clinic for Oral, Dental and Maxillofacial Diseases, Heidelberg Medical Faculty, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany.
Faisal MushtaqCentre for Immersive Technologies, University of Leeds & NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds, UK.
Maria F Sittoni-PinoFaculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
Kristin AckermanWorkman School of Dental Medicine, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina, USA.
Santiago Arias-HerreraFaculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
Ben AudsleyQueen Marry University of London, London, UK.
Kinga BágyiDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
Santiya BellWorkman School of Dental Medicine, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina, USA.
Tamás BisteyDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
Samantha ByrneMelbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Giorgia CarpegnaDepartment of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Dental School, Turin, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5593-6453
Esther Carramolino-CuéllarFaculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
Juliana B da CostaDepartment of Oral Rehabilitation and Biosciences, School of Dentistry, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA.
Mark R DurhamSchool of Dentistry, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Sónnica Galán-GilFaculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
Gábor Gerber2nd Department of Anatomy, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
Diego González-CarrascoADEMA-HEALTH Group IUNICS, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain.
Kandace GourleyWorkman School of Dental Medicine, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina, USA.
Péter HermannClinic for Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
Outi HuhtelaInstitute of Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
Hanna HytönenInstitute of Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
Antti KämppiDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
Michael LampeSchool of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Carlos López-RoigADEMA-HEALTH Group IUNICS, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain.
Rita MarincsákDepartment of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
David MortonUniversity of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
Masako NagasawaDivision of Bio-Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry & Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Niigata, Japan.
Katalin NagySchool of Dentistry, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary.
László NagyDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
Marit ØiloDepartment of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Cesar OrsiniCentre for Dental Development and Research, Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia, Norwich, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5226-3625
Ulla PalotieDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
Mihaela PanteaDepartment of Fixed Prosthodontics and Occlusology, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania.
Damiano PasqualiniDepartment of Surgical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Anita PétercsákDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
Daniela Pino-ValenzuelaDepartment of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Concepción, Concepción, Chile.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3292-6847
Edgar Quenta-SilvaFacultad de Estomatología, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Peru.
Amitha RanautaQueen Marry University of London, London, UK.
Gitana RederieneEuropean Dental Hygienists Federation, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Pere Riutord-SbertADEMA-HEALTH Group IUNICS, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain.
Ewa J RodakowskaDepartment of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
María P Rodríguez-HoppFacultad de Salud y Odontología, Universidad Diego Portales, Santiago, Chile.
Mauricio Saenz-Laguna-SaavedraADEMA-HEALTH Group IUNICS, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain.
Anna L SuominenInstitute of Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland.
Jorge TricioFaculty of Health and Dentistry, Universidad de los Andes, Santiago, Chile.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2364-9828
Ülle Voog-OrasInstitute of Dentistry, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia.
Michael D WolcottWorkman School of Dental Medicine, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3254-3643
Sila Nur UstaGulhane Faculty of Dentistry, University of Health Sciences Ankara, Ankara, Turkey.
Peter LingströmDepartment of Cariology, Institute of Odontology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Muhammad A ShazibWorkman School of Dental Medicine, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina, USA.
Maria C Manzanares-CéspedesHuman Anatomy and Embryology Unit, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4585-4953
Thomas J GreanyDepartment of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Margrit MaggioDivision of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Rebecca StolbergAmerican Dental Education Association, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Gül GülsünAmerican Dental Education Association, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
Sompop BencharitWorkman School of Dental Medicine, High Point University, High Point, North Carolina, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1209-9362
Barry QuinnFaculty of Health & Life Sciences, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9058-3849

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHaptics-enhanced virtual reality (VR-haptic) simulation in dental education has evolved considerably during the past decade, representing a promising resource of simulation-based training opportunities to support conventional practice. We aim to summarize current literature on the applications of VR-haptics in learning, practicing, and teaching dental education.

methodsA literature search was performed using PubMed, focusing on research articles published between January 2010 and January 2024. Out of the 667 articles that matched the search terms (dentistry, education, haptic, teaching, training, virtual reality), 105 were screened, and 42 were eligible for full-text reading and utilization. Findings from an ongoing educator survey on the use of VR-haptics in dental education have also been provided.

resultsVR-haptic simulation has been shown to have a supportive role in dental simulation practice. Despite training within a digital world, hand skill transfer to the real world has been demonstrated, which affords educators more flexibility in how to train their students before and during traditional preclinical and clinical practical education. The individualized VR-haptic training and feedback help students in mastering essential working techniques, while also increasing engagement and motivation.

conclusionsVR-haptics-supported dental education can help students effectively address challenges during their preclinical and clinical training, as well as in their subsequent careers, and it may help mitigate some weaknesses of the current educational system. Validation is a key factor for the acceptance of VR-haptic simulators; thus, further research and verification are needed before VR-haptics could be considered a primary hand skill development method of learning in dental education. VR-haptic simulation may in the future be used as an assessment tool for the students' and clinicians' credentialing process.

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CurriculumEducation, DentalSimulation TrainingVirtual RealityHumansevidence‐based practicehaptics‐reinforced immersive learningmanual dexterity assessmentsimulation training

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PMID39690427
PMCPMC12268116

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