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VET-DENT SIMULATOR
Project Title
Terms:•Cadaver Head
- Once part of a living body
•Dentoform
- An artificial model containing artificial or natural teeth and gums
•Haptic Interface Technology
- Technology which interfaces through a user via the sense of touch by applying forces, vibrations, and/or motions
The Challenge:
Veterinary students and technicians around the world do not have a customized and reliable veterinary dental
training system
Research TeamViswesh Bhat, Carlson School of Business
Alex Kosset, Mechanical Engineering Tim McDevitt, Carlson School of Business Reece Peterson, Mechanical EngineeringAravind Srivatsa, Mechanical Engineering
Dane Stimart, Mechanical EngineeringDr. Judith Buchanan, School of DentistryDr. Will Durfee, Mechanical EngineeringDr. Gary Goldstein, College of Veterinary
Medicine
The Solution:
Team Vet-Dent is implementing an affordable, veterinary dental training simulator that uses haptic interface
technology, virtual reality feedback, and updateable procedures for the use in veterinary schools and pet
hospitals throughout the world.
Current Practice:
-Cadaver head training does not allow for repeatable or controlled training procedures, and has an unpleasant smell, appearance, and produces hazardous waist
-Dentoforms have limitations on training procedures and have an unrealistic feel
Sponsors
- University of Minnesota• College of Veterinary Medicine• School of Dentistry
Initial Sponsors - Hill’s Pet Nutrition
Haptic VR Concept Rendering
Project Plan:- Understand Viability
- Interface Technology
- Develop Market Plan
- Ensure Industry Acceptance
Computerized Tomography
THE WORLDS FIRST VIRTUAL REALITY HAPTIC BASED VETERINARY DENTAL SIMULATOR DESINGED AS A STANDALONE EDUCATION SYSTEM