Recent advancements in digital and immersive technologies underscore the need for transformation in dental education; however, a new international study reveals that their adoption remains strikingly limited. Traditional simulations, such as phantom heads and benchtop exercises, still dominate about 80% of clinical training time, while haptic virtual reality (HVR) and mixed reality together account for only about 14% and are used in just a small minority of postgraduate programs.
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Adoption of immersive technologies in dental education remains limited on a global scale
April 14, 2026
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