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Review
. 2017 Apr;29(2):41-47.
doi: 10.1016/j.sdentj.2017.02.001. Epub 2017 Mar 6.

The need for virtual reality simulators in dental education: A review

Elby Roy  1 , Mahmoud M Bakr  1 , Roy George  1
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Review

The need for virtual reality simulators in dental education: A review

Elby Roy et al. Saudi Dent J. 2017 Apr.

Abstract

Virtual reality simulators are becoming an essential part of modern education. The benefits of Virtual reality in dentistry is constantly being assessed as a method or an adjunct to improve fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination in pre-clinical settings and overcome the monetary and intellectual challenges involved with such training. This article, while providing an overview of the virtual reality dental simulators, also looks at the link between virtual reality simulation and current pedagogical knowledge.

Keywords: Dental education; Dental simulators; Virtual reality.

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Figures

Figure. 1
Figure. 1
Showing the different components of the DentSim™. (A) Phantom Head, (B) Overhead Infrared Camera, (C) Light Source, (D) Infrared Sensor.
Figure. 2
Figure. 2
Simodont® dental trainer showing the different components. (A) Simulator Unit, (B) Panel PC, (C) Stereo Projection, (D) Spacemouse (Joystick), (E) Handpiece, (F) Handrest, (G) Foot Pedal, (H) Mirror Stick, (I) 3D Glasses.
Figure. 3
Figure. 3
Showing screen images of the Simodont® dental trainer courseware. (a) The full mouth simulation, (b) an example of a cariology exercises, (c) Instruments tray and clinical photos linked to the cariology exercise shown above.
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