Integration of haptic virtual reality simulators in undergraduate dental curricula: A survey-based study in Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The integration of haptic simulators in contemporary dental education has been reported to improve students' hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills during pre-clinical education to facilitate a smooth transition to the clinical setting. The aim of this study was to assess the integration of haptic virtual reality simulation (HVRS) in undergraduate dental curricula in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Methods

All dental schools offering undergraduate dental programs in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries were invited to participate in this cross-sectional study design. Data was collected using an online survey on a voluntary basis and analyzed using Microsoft Excel.

Results

Out of 34 dental schools, responses were received from 30 dental school

SUBMITTER: Matoug-Elwerfelli M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12118929 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature