https://www.rsm.ac.uk/events/odontology/2024-25/odt01/
This transformative one-day conference will explore the latest technological breakthroughs in health professional education. Recent advancements in 3-D imaging haptically enabled virtual reality simulation, and artificial intelligence are reshaping how we train and support healthcare professionals, presenting both challenges and exciting opportunities. The event will explore how these innovations can be integrated into educational practices to enhance skills across various health disciplines. Hear from international experts as they share the latest in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and haptics-enhanced, AI-powered technologies — covering how these innovations are reshaping preclinical and clinical training and how future research can drive their clinical translation for enhanced healthcare outcomes. Participants will gain hands-on experience with VR and haptics-enabled AI tools, enhancing practical knowledge in simulation-based training. Our esteemed speakers will address three interconnected themes, each critical to advancing technology-enabled learning in health education.
Dr. Sompop Bencharit is a distinguished professional in the field of digital dentistry, currently serving as Professor, Associate Dean for Innovation, and Chief Innovation Officer at the Workman School of Dental Medicine, High Point University. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists (ACP), the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and the International College of Dentists. He is serving as Director and Program Chair for the International Association for Dental Research/American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR/AADOCR)-Prosthodontic Research Group, as well as Research Committee Member for the ACP and American Academy of Osseointegration (AO).
Finally, who is he? Who is the man behind the CADCAMKING? Alright, he is our Vice-President of Innovation.
Professor Sompop Bencharit
The man whom you always spot, unmistakably dressed in a bow tie
TALKS and goals.
Shaping future dentists through digital technology and innovation
VR Haptics: Enhancing Dental education for Generation Z, the digital integrators
Informed Consent in the Age of AI Healthcare: A Protocol for a Scoping Review
AI-driven gingival assessment for empowering older adult oral health
The game-changing impact of virtual haptic simulators in dental education: An endodontist perspective
How AI Can Make Surgical Training Feel Effortless
From purpose to practice: Exploring clinical educators’ motivation to teach
Feedback/debriefing in action, during short-cycle deliberate practice, using haptic virtual reality simulation
President
Prof. Margaret Cox and Dr. J.M. Vervoorn, will have talks at the highly anticipated "Digital VR & Haptic Thinkers" annual meeting in London on June 6, 2025.
This transformative event will bring together global leaders in virtual reality, haptics, and simulation technologies to shape the future of healthcare education. Stay tuned for groundbreaking insights from this prestigious gathering!