title: Use of simulation technology in dental education.
abstract: Simulation is becoming very beneficial in the area of health care education. Dentistry has used various types of simulation in preclinical education for some time. This article discusses the impact of the current simulation laboratories on dental education and reviews advanced technology simulation that has recently become available or is in the developmental stage. The abilities of advanced technology simulation, its advantages and disadvantages, and its potential to affect dental education are addressed.
authors.affiliation: Dental Care Systems, University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia 19104, USA. jbuchana@pobox.upenn.edu
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Buchanan
mesh_terms: D003198:Computer Simulation; D015921:Dental Implants; D004497:Education, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011476:Prosthodontics / Q000193:education; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000193:education; D013675:Technology, High-Cost; D014584:User-Computer Interface
chemical_list: D015921:Dental Implants