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“Tough times don’t last. Tough teams do.” - Robert Schuller
We are Dental Educators in the Americas, Australia, Europe, and Japan
The youngest members of our global network:
Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen (UD)
We're rocking dental education across the globe. Will you be the next to join?
"Virtual reality haptic dental training is a fantastic methodology for students to learn by experience and at their own pace in a safe environment. At UEV (Universidad Europea de Valencia) in Spain, we have started the field work of the VR-HAPTIC Thinkers cross-border cutting-edge educational research with great pleasure." Professor Maria Florencia Sittoni Pino
The Finnish name for May Day, “Vappu”, originates from Catholic St. Walpurgis, whose commemoration day was celebrated on the 1st of May. The first May Day festivities in Finland started in upper-class families in the 1700’s Nowadays, the political climate is very different and the most visible group of celebrants are the students. Vappu symbols the end of the school year and graduation but, most importantly, it’s a massive celebration! When you hit the streets during Vappu in Finland, it will be impossible to miss the groups of loud and happy students wearing colorful overalls full of different patches, drinks in their hands, and a white graduate student's cap on their heads. Here in the Middle of (K)nowhere, Kuopio, it's now time to hustle so we can celebrate big on May 1st! Work hard, relax harder. Let's crush our VR-haptic goals!
The greatest of all pleasures is the pleasure of learning, especially from the greatest minds.
WITH HAPTICS-REINFORCED VIRTUAL REALITY-BASED MANUAL DEXTERITY MODULES
Call us a group, call us a network, call us VR-Haptic Thinkers!
– Masako Nagasawa
Call us a group, call us a network, call us VR-Haptic Thinkers!
– Masako Nagasawa
Through life-like haptics-reinforced virtual reality-based simulations and outstanding hand-piece tools, the latest VR-haptic devices empower oral health care educators and transform education. Among all of the industries developing VR-haptic solutions, oral healthcare might be the one with the most sweeping effects these days.
VR-haptics represent a necessary shift in oral health education, complementing traditional simulation learning methods with standardized, immersive, and interactive experiences. By incorporating VR-haptic technology, students become active participants in their education, engaging in lifelike simulations that enhance their learning experience in a relaxed VR-haptic scenario.
Dentist / Educator / VR-Haptics Lover
Introducing one of our newest members - Professor Damiano Pasqualini, from the University of Turin (unito)! We now have 32 VR-haptic niches from all corners of the world.
A short video to show you our VR-haptic life at the University of Turin Dental School, Turin, Italy.
At the High Point University (HPU), Workman School of Dental Medicine, where the high-fidelity VR-haptic SIMtoCARE machines and low-fidelity phantom head training brings together research and teaching expertise in Dental Sciences.
Let's stand strong together!🌟
Together, we surpass technology for a shared purpose. Our mission unites us beyond the devices we hold.
Even with different VR-haptic tools, we share a common goal: to innovate and create a better future together!
Welcome Dr. Pantea, Faculty of Dentistry, at "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Bucharest, Romania!
Diving into the depths of knowledge and discovery, VR-haptics-reinforced dental education fuels our minds and propels us forward in the pursuit of truth.
Experience reality like never before in the immersive VR-haptic world. Embrace the future and leave doubts behind.
Students have a wide range of capacities, and there are many ways to train them in a smart way. VR-haptic trainers are one of the supportive options.
Students deserve to be heard and valued. Their voices are powerful and demand attention. Are you listening? It is time to amplify student voices and take action to create meaningful VR-haptic changes in education. Let's listen and act now.
Are you a real fighter that is not afraid of any obstacle? Are you ready to tear down that wall and reach your goals? Well, then you are one of our kind and we suggest you becoming our VR-Haptic Thinkers` member.
Dive into a haptic reinforced virtual realty world where learning and education meets innovation and tangible experiences redefine training norms. #Simulation #Stimulation #HapticTech
Workman School of Dental Medicine, High Point University is committed to delivering the highest quality training to undergraduates, postgraduates, researchers and staff.
Together towards a better world – this is our vision and the purpose of our operations in our VR-Haptic Simulation laboratory at School of Dentistry, Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University, Peru.
The simulation laboratory is maintaining confidentiality during any VR-haptic interactions.
Feedback/debriefing in action and micro debriefing, as well as efficiency in the process
In addition to evaluating each simulation session to improve it in new versions, under the principle: “the only thing stable is change”.
Empowering student and educator voices brings positive change in VR-Haptic reinforced traditional preclinical and clinical training environments.
In a world where technology is constantly evolving, staying ahead in dental education is crucial. Our diverse range of VR-Haptic devices may be different, but the mission of the VR-Haptic Thinkers is united: to enhance training, boost confidence, and ultimately improve patient care.
We are all set to immerse ourselves in the invigorating symphony of creativity and inspiration! The winds of change are sweeping through traditional dental education and research, propelled by the innovative power of VR-Haptic technology and the bright, young minds of today’s educators.
We witnessed the powerful synergy of knowledge, innovation, and collaboration during our VR-Haptic sessions, which were filled with an enthusiastic audience.
September, 2024
Leuven, Belgium
The integration of VR-haptic technology in preclinical and clinical endodontic training significantly boosts immersion by enriching physical interactions. Additionally, the real-time performance analysis accelerates students' learning curves, enabling them to master skills more efficiently according to Prof. Damiano Pasqualini, Dental School, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Dean Ali Shazib and Associate Dean Sompop Bencharit from an extraordinary dental school designed to elevate education & research with professionals are committed to providing their best.
WORKMAN SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
High Point University, High Point, NC, USA
The Premier Life Skills University
www.highpoint.edu/dental-medicine/
At the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Debrecen, Hungary we are igniting a revolution in dental education through the power of creativity and innovation. In 2024, we proudly became the first in Hungary to embrace oral heath education with VR-Haptic Dental Trainers, stepping boldly into a new era of immersive learning. As one of the youngest members of the VR-Haptic Thinkers Consortium, we are thrilled to be part of this vibrant community, sharing knowledge and forging connections with like-minded professionals.
The room was packed with so many Thinkers, it looked like a convention for overactive brains! We were having brainstorming session that could probably power Leuven—if only they could figure out how to harness all that wild idea energy without short-circuiting!
And then when you exercise in VR-Haptic scenario you will discover a the same reality and a same world with the same rules like in the real dental chair!
VR-Haptis is like Music.....
Relax and have your best rest.
Motivating Student Engagement and Readiness for Clinical Years
Hear the Vision of Our Young Ambassador, Dr. Reinhard Chau from the HKU, Faculty of Dentistry!
Finally, who we are? Who is the team behind the VR-Haptic Thinkers´ mask? Alright, we are working at Faculty of Dentistry, Hong Kong University, Hong Kong. We are also friends spending great time together, we are the mans who is loved not because of our VR and Haptic Mission but because of who we are. But the time has come, our friends, and today we are taking off the mask!
The VR and Haptic Team
Faculty of Dentistry, Hong Kong University
Elevating Recognition by lecturing!
A global study has been initiated to evaluate a drilling plate that mimics various hardness levels of dental tissues, designed for use with phantom head mimikin at the pre-clinical phase.
Haptic reinforced virtual reality together with traditional training methodologies are powerful tools for supporting newcomers, helping to improve their understandings, enhance manual skills, and promote student well-being.
VR-Haptic Thinkers for Exceptional Oral Health!
VR-Haptic Thinkers, World Cavity-Free Future Day
Valencia, Spain
VR-Haptic Thinkers, World Cavity-Free Future Day
Valencia, Spain
World Cavity-Free Future Day 2024 – October 14th Brushing with fluoride toothpaste is one of the most effective methods for preventing cavities and tooth decay. Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) recognized fluoride toothpaste as an essential medicine. However, many children and adults either do not brush their teeth regularly or face challenges in doing so.
On October 14th, the VR-Haptic Thinkers Prof. Natalia Blanch Martinez (left) and dr. Anabel Gramatges Rojas (right) at the Universidad Europea de Valencia decided to sprinkle some fun into healthy habits!
So, get ready to level up your dental game and maintain those healthy habits—after all, a cavity-free future for everyone!
Our very own Dr. Amirul Faiz Bin Luai, at UiTM, Malaysia, the Young Ambassador with a flair for dental wizardry, has snagged the shiny Diamond Award!
On 19th of October, 2025 in Sendai, Japan, our very own Executive, Samantha Bryne shared also our mission and concept. Ass. Prof. Bryne was welcome to the Campus Asia Plus in Dentistry (CA+inD) International Symposium 2024 & 2024 Scientific Annual Meeting of Association for Dental Education, Asia Pacific (ADEAP). This prestigious event will be held on October 19 and 20, 2024, at the Tohoku University Graduate School of Dentistry in Sendai.
At VR and Haptic Thinkers, dental training transcends mere haptic-reinforced virtual reality. We're forging a powerful alliance of evidence-based research, education to revolutionize the dental education and
With over 100 VR and Haptic Thinkers, we're rocking education and research across the globe.