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Authors:
Casey Melrose
Daniel Briz
Charlotte Atwill
Hao Huang
Andrew Marlow
Markus Santoso
Cortino Sukotjo
Keywords: virtual reality, haptic device, dental simulation
Abstract:
Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging technology for simulation and training experiences in a variety of fields. It is becoming widely available and increasingly accessible in cost. The field of dentistry can greatly benefit from the use of this technology as it presents breakthroughs that augment the education process. In this paper, the authors developed RIDES: Realistic and Immersive Dental Education Simulation. In this project, the authors implemented VR technology and a haptic device to allow dental students to train their psychomotor skill virtually, all while maintaining a realistic experience and an easy to navigate interface. This simulation can be experienced from anywhere, given a sufficiently powerful computer, and does not require the professor to be physically present. This distinction was vital to the continued education of students after the Covid-19 global pandemic. The social distancing restrictions that were implemented for public safety severely limited in-person education, which prompted the exploration of digital methods. It allows for a digital approximation of a task that gives the user freedom to explore the subject without fear of damaging expensive equipment before given the proper training to handle it. By utilizing the immersive virtual reality capabilities of the VR headset and the realistic tactile feedback of the haptic pen, the authors developed a unique and realistic simulation for dental education.
Pages: 35 to 37
Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2022
Publication date: June 26, 2022
Published in: conference
ISSN: 2308-4138
ISBN: 978-1-61208-982-9
Location: Porto, Portugal
Dates: from June 26, 2022 to June 30, 2022