# Disturbing Dental Devices Alien-Like Medical Head is Scary, But Educational By TrendHead | Published 2009-01-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scary-dental-practice-devices-medical-teaching-head References: [urlesque](http://www.urlesque.com/2009/01/07/radio-guys-basement-is-made-of-childrens-nightmares-and-nazi-d/) & [radio-guy.net](http://www.radio-guy.net/) This is a badass teaching device used by [dental school students](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-leopoldo-mandic). If it was my first day at dental school and I saw this, I would run away screaming. I have never seen a more hellish head. I mean, it looks like something out of 'Aliens.' And the most horrific thing is that the aluminum head is life-sized! These [dental mannequins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-character) are created by Steve Erenberg, otherwise known as Radio Guy. **Implications** - If you weren't scared about teeth or [going to the dentist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dental-ecosystem) before, these disturbing dental devices are going to help push you in that direction. Each of these educational devices are certainly eye-catching! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Disturbing Medical Devices:** The creation and use of innovative and visually striking medical teaching aids spark fear and curiosity among audiences. - **Medical Education Revolution:** The traditional methods of medical education are being innovated with the use of highly advanced, interactive models and devices for students to learn effectively and efficiently. - **Virtual Dental Experience:** The virtual reality technology, which simulates a real-life dental experience to help patients overcome anxiety and fear of visiting a dentist, is on the rise. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Education:** Companies that develop and produce interactive, realistic models and devices for medical education purposes have the potential for disrupting the traditional medical education landscape. - **Dental Practice:** Dental practices that implement the use of futuristic and advanced equipment and techniques to improve patient experience and outcomes are poised to set themselves apart from their competitors. - **Virtual Reality:** VR companies that create immersive, realistic experiences for patients that simulate the dental experience could disrupt the way people approach dental anxiety and fears, making it easier to get the important dental care they need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Dental Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-dental-camera.md) - [Desktop Medical 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/einstein-dental.md) - [Remote Teeth-Correcting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dror-orthodesign.md) - [Custom Oral Health Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-health-device.md) - [AI-Powered Dental Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-predict.md) - [Smart Health-Monitoring Mouthpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouthio.md) - [Medical Preparation Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-preparation-toy.md) - [Spa-Like Dental Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-dental-clinic.md) - [Predictive Teeth Whitening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colgate-illuminator.md)