Video Game Teaches Dentistry Students Proper Techniques

When it comes to dental implants, Canada based Toronto Smile Makeovers knows its stuff, having performed implant procedures for many years. However, for students just beginning to learn about dentistry, a new video may help them hone their techniques.

The Virtual Dental Implant Training Simulation will debut at 25 universities around the globe next fall, helping some 15,000 dental students learn the ropes, reports Popsci.com. The game, developed by BreakAway in concert with the Medical College of Georgia, serves as an intermediary between classroom work and work on medical mannequins and real-life patients. But don’t expect playtime for the prospective dentists—serious gaming, as it’s called, is focused on learning, not entertainment.

Popsci.com explains that each round begins with a series of questions that allow the player to identify the patient’s condition and decide whether he or she is a good candidate for an implant. If the player forgets to ask the patient for his or her reason for coming to the dentist though, the player will fail.

If the player gets the green light to proceed, he or she must choose the correct sequence of drills and direct the procedure using the techniques learned in the classroom. Virtual patients’ mouths react just like their real-life counterparts’ mouths—the wrong drill at the wrong time, for example, will cause the gums to gush blood. Forget to put anesthesia in the right place, and the patient will scream.

In Toronto, implant dentistry is performed by seasoned professionals Dr. Andrew Charkiw and Dr. Armaghan Afsar of Toronto Smile Makeovers. These veterans are among the best cosmetic dentists in Toronto. Dental implants can transform even the most damaged smiles—contact Toronto Smile Makeovers at 866-972-1222 today!