Evaluating the Effectiveness of 3D‐Printed Models in Tooth Morphology Training for Students
ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives Tooth morphology is a fundamental aspect of dental education, essential for various clinical disciplines. Traditional teaching methods, such as 2D visualizations, gypsum models, and wax or soap carving, have been widely used to develop students’ spatial understanding and manual skills.
Ivet Dzhondrova +5 more
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Advances in the Management of Mandibular Fractures: A Comprehensive Review of Surgical Techniques and Biomaterials. [PDF]
Kadu NR +5 more
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Perceived Educational Value of a Self‐Developed 3D‐Printed Pediatric Dentistry Simulator
ABSTRACT Purpose To design and assess a 3D‐printed pediatric dentistry simulator and to evaluate its perceived educational value and realism through student and expert feedback. Methods A maxillary simulator that is mountable on phantom heads was developed and produced by desktop stereolithography with single‐use inserts, enabling proximal caries ...
Michel Benyamin +11 more
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Virtual Reality Versus Monitor-Based Distraction in Children with Mild Intellectual Disability: A Preliminary Comparative Observational Study. [PDF]
Fallea A +7 more
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Immersive Technologies in Dental Education: Global Adoption Patterns From a 2025 Survey
ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives Dental education is undergoing a digital transformation, yet the adoption of immersive technologies such as haptic virtual reality (HVR) remains limited. This study aimed to map global adoption trends, barriers, and opportunities for equitable integration of HVR in dental curricula.
Barry Quinn +28 more
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The effect of virtual reality technology on the intervention of mental health problems among healthcare workers: a systematic review. [PDF]
Chen T, Xie C, Dai X.
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Three-Dimensional Surveying with Optical Sensors in Heritage Science: A Review. [PDF]
Vannini E, Dal Fovo A, Fontana R.
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Biophilic design in hospital environments: a rapid review of nature-integrated strategies and patient outcomes. [PDF]
Du Y, Xie M, Zou Y.
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The Restorative Influence of Virtual Reality Environment Design
Jalynn Blu Nicoly +4 more
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ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives To compare the effectiveness of MR simulation and 3D‐printed models in training undergraduate students in wisdom tooth removal, and to assess students’ perceptions of the MR simulator. Methods Students trained first on either the MR simulator or 3D‐printed plastic models and then repeated the training using the other method ...
Ruza Bjelovucic +5 more
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