VIDA ODONTO: Virtual Reality Environment for Dental Training

Authors

  • Romero Tori Escola Politécnica Universidade de São Paulo
  • Gustavo Ziyu Wang Escola Politécnica Universidade de São Paulo
  • Lucas Henna Sallaberry Escola Politécnica Universidade de São Paulo
  • Allan Amaral Tori VRMonkey Univesp
  • Elen Collaço de Oliveira Escola Politécnica Universidade de São Paulo
  • Maria A.A.M. Machado Fac. Odontologia de Bauru Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5753/rbie.2018.26.02.80

Keywords:

virtual reality, odontology, training, immersion, 3D interaction

Abstract

Training invasive medical procedures at the pre-clinical development is a considerable educational challenge. The traditional approach, with animals and corpses, presents both ethical and practical issues. So, the use of virtual reality (VR), which enables low-cost realistic simulations, repeatability and real time feedback, is a promising solution. Such ascertainment motivated the development of the virtual environment VIDA Odonto, which resorts to VR technologies, realistic modeling of patient and tridimensional immersive interaction. The developed prototype of the virtual environment of such system was tested and evaluated by professionals with clinical experience and beginners, demonstrating its viability to be a relevant educational resource in dentistry courses.

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Published

2026-07-16

How to Cite

TORI, R.; WANG, G. Z.; SALLABERRY, L. H.; TORI, A. A.; OLIVEIRA, E. C. de; MACHADO, M. A. VIDA ODONTO: Virtual Reality Environment for Dental Training. Brazilian Journal of Computers in Education, [S. l.], v. 26, n. 2, p. 80–101, 2026. DOI: 10.5753/rbie.2018.26.02.80. Disponível em: https://journals-sol.sbc.org.br/index.php/rbie/article/view/6908. Acesso em: 11 nov. 2026.

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