# Dentists as Gamers Virtual Reality Used to Simulate Dental Implantations By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-07-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-dental-implant-training-simulation References: [popsci](http://www.popsci.com/scitech/article/2009-06/virtual-mouth-training-real-dentists) Breakaway and Medical College of Georgia will be releasing a beta version of its ‘[Virtual Dental Implant Training Simulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiseworld)’ software to about 15,000 dental students at 25 universities worldwide. Each round of the [simulation game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamified-rehabilitation-system) begins with a virtual intake session. The dentists-in-training will fail at the game if they fail to sufficiently question the patient in play. Not to be outdone by less serious games, VDIT players who make the wrong choices will cause the [virtual gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gum-health1) explode in blood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Virtual Reality Training:** Using virtual reality technology to simulate training experiences, such as dental implantations. - **Gamification in Healthcare:** Incorporating game elements and mechanics into healthcare training programs to enhance engagement and learning. - **Simulation-based Learning:** Utilizing simulation software to provide realistic training experiences for dental students. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare:** Integrating virtual reality and gamified training solutions into dental education programs. - **Technology:** Developing advanced simulation software and virtual reality platforms for training purposes. - **Education:** Implementing innovative simulation-based learning tools to enhance dental education programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spatial Computing-Powered Training Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/injection-simulator.md) - [Dentist-Focused Video Collaboration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dentistry1.md) - [Virtual Medical Training Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elara.md) - [VR Cooking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-cooking-game.md) - [Gamified VR Therapy Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behavr.md) - [VR-Based Pain Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smileyscope.md) - [VR-Powered ADHD Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-eyetracking-game.md) - [Virtual Reality Medical Training](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simx.md) - [Metaverse Mouthwash Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathcalypse.md)