Keywords
dental education
dentistry
educational technology
haptic technology
integrative review
simulation with virtual reality
virtual reality
virtual simulator
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Background: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of virtual reality in education has increased. However, it is necessary to better understand its possibilities, precision, and user perception for the development of dental teaching. Purpose: To analyze current literature about virtual reality simulation and its implementation in dental education. Methods: Articles listed in different databases (PubMed, Cochrane, Javeriana University library catalog, and SciELO) describing studies on the use of virtual simulators in dentistry teaching were identified and reviewed. Articles published between 2010 and 2020 were reviewed. Results: From a total of 1030 titles identified, 13 articles were selected to conduct the integrative review. Most of the articles were evaluations of specific cohorts who received training, mainly related to preclinical activities. Some studies were controlled clinical trials and other qualitative evaluations. Only one study had a two-year longitudinal design. In all cases, the results and perception of virtual reality simulation were positive. Conclusions: The virtual reality simulation methodology shows promising results for dental teaching.
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