TITLE
Marci Levine & Elizabeth McAlpin : Using virtual reality technology to teach clinical skills to 21st century dental students
TALK INFO
Explore how virtual reality (VR) and haptic simulators are transforming dental education. This session highlights how these advanced technologies allow students to gain hands-on, tactile experience with clinical procedures in a safe, controlled environment—long before treating real patients. Learn how VR can enhance skill development, confidence, and overall preparedness, shaping the next generation of dental professionals.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Technologies and Materials
SPEAKER
DATE
30/09/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Understand the use of virtual reality (VR) and haptic simulators in modern dental education.
Recognize how these technologies allow students to practice clinical skills before treating real patients.
Evaluate the benefits of VR in improving competence, confidence, and preparedness of dental students.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Marci Levine DMD, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, New York University & Elizabeth McAlpin, MA, EdM, PhD, Director of Educational Technology Research, NYU IT
CE ACCREDITATION
surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.
