SynthesisKorean journal of medical education2025
The use of virtual reality and haptics in the training of students in restorative dentistry procedures: a systematic review.
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12 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Augmented and virtual reality in dental and oral and maxillofacial surgery education: a systematic review with a taxonomy of training technologies.BMC medical education · 2026Pooled it
- Evaluation of dental students' tooth preparation skills using conventional phantom labs versus advanced simulation technologies: a comparative study.BMC medical education · 2025Trial
- Enhancing patient interview and clinical examination training: the impact of the Simroid dental training robot.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Comparative Performance of Haptic Virtual Simulation vs. Conventional Training in Class V Cavity Preparation: A Paired In Vitro Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Effect of Training Sequence on Learning Outcomes Using a Haptic Virtual Simulator for Endodontic Access Cavities: A Controlled Experimental Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Digital intelligence in dental technology education: curriculum and practical teaching reform.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- New Virtual Reality Educational Tool for Evaluating Dental Mirror Technique Skills: A Pilot Study.Dentistry journal · 2025Article
- The impact of preclinical education on operative and restorative skills in dental students: a survey-based evaluation.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Application of virtual reality haptic simulators in periodontics: insights from dental professionals.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
- Smart Glasses in Dentistry: Technologies, Use Cases, and Future Directions.Biomedical engineering and computational biology · 2025Review
- Can haptic reinforced VR simulation transform preclinical pulpotomy training? Insights into skill acquisition, student perceptions, and educational impact: randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
- Self-Perceived Confidence and Clinical Preparedness in Restorative Dentistry Among Undergraduate Dental Students.Journal of medical education and curricular developmentArticle
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Abstract
Haptic dental simulators are gaining recognition for training dental students. However, there needs to be more evidence of their pedagogical effectiveness. The primary aims were to (1) identify the published studies related to the application of virtual reality (VR) and haptic technology in the restorative dentistry training of dental students, (2) recognize the outcome criteria used in the published studies, and (3) determine the subjective evaluation of VR and haptic technology in the restorative dentistry training by the students. A comprehensive literature search was conducted to find scholarly articles that assessed the utilization of VR and haptics in training students in restorative dentistry. The investigation was performed via seven online databases: Scopus, Web of Science Core Collection, PubMed, Science Direct Freedom Collection, Latin American & Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), EMBASE, and MEDLINE. Of the 268 potential articles assessed, 22 met the inclusion criteria. Findings demonstrated feasibility and acceptability. Additionally, there was improved motor skill acquisition and retention and less time for dental restoration after haptic virtual reality training. With the rising evidence of efficacy and increased utilization of digital technologies, virtual reality, and haptics has a role in improving students' education outcomes.
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