King's College London Pioneers Digital Dentistry Education with Advanced Technologies

King's College London Pioneers in Digital Dentistry Education

In 2021, Planmeca celebrates its golden jubilee with a series of articles featuring insights from leading dental experts worldwide. Dr. Rupert Austin highlights the transformational impact of digital dentistry on dental education at King's College London's Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial Sciences DOCS.

King's DOCS is pioneering in its adoption of cutting-edge technologies for trning aspiring dentists. It was the first institution worldwide to integrate a state-of-the-art digital dentistry haptic suite into its curriculum. This suite combines elements of clinical practice, simulation, haptics technology, and CADCAM systems, enabling students to simulate procedures on real teeth through immersive virtual reality environments.

At the heart of this investment are Planmeca's industry-leading digital solutions comprising ten Planmeca Emerald S scanners for digital impressions, two Planmeca PlanMill 40 S milling s, and a Planmeca PlanMill 50 . These advanced technologies provide King's students with hands-on experience on contemporary digital CADCAM systems.

The simulation labs at DOCS are equipped with cutting-edge technology from leading dental brands like Planmeca, making it the first university globally to integrate SIMtoCARE haptic simulators alongside Planmeca Romexis software. This allows for detled anatomicalscanned into Romexis and then utilized in simulators with realistic tactile feedback during dental procedures.

The digital ecosystem created by DOCS includes hands-on demonstrations by skilled faculty members, who provide real-world context to every step of the trning process, from scanning patients' teeth using Planmeca's ProMax family of cone-beam computed tomography CBCT s down to practicing with augmented reality haptic workstations.

King's College London also leverages CBCT imaging in collaboration with Guy's Hospital, embracing ultra-low-dose protocols offered by Planmeca. The school is implementing this technology and integrating it into their curriculum through Planmeca Ultra Low Dose protocols provided by the ProMax series of CBCT s. This demonstrates King's commitment to innovation that enhances patient care.

Through its continuous digital investment, DOCS has become a other institutions looking to adopt digital dentistry in their curricula. These institutions aspire to provide dental students with comprehensive exposure to the latest technologies through benchmarking agnst Planmeca solutions.

Dr. Rupert Austin is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at King's College London, specializing in implantology and prosthodontics. He has contributed to advancements in dental education using digital dentistry tools, emphasizing their transformative potential for future dentists.

King's DOCS' innovative approach sets the standard for integrating digital technology into dental education worldwide, empowering students with practical skills essential for a modern dental practice.

Innovations at King’s College London

Dr. Rupert Austin is proud to showcase how King’s College London KCL is revolutionizing dental education through its pioneering use of advanced technologies. As part of Planmeca's celebratory 50th year, Dr. Austin highlights KCL DOCS’ role as a global leader in digital dentistry.

KCL DOCS has set new benchmarks by becoming the first institution worldwide to incorporate a cutting-edge digital dentistry haptic suite into its curriculum. This unique system combines elements of real-world clinical procedures with simulation and advanced haptics technology, enabling students to practice on authentic teeth using virtual reality environments.

Planmeca's comprehensive suite of high-tech solutions forms the cornerstone of this transformational approach at DOCS. This includes ten Planmeca Emerald scanners for digital impression capture, two Planmeca PlanMill 40 S milling s for CADCAM applications, and a Planmeca PlanMill 50 model, providing students with hands-on experience in state-of-the-art dental technologies.

The integration of SIMtoCARE haptic simulators alongside Planmeca's Romexis software is another highlight. It allows students to work on detled anatomicalthat have been scanned into the system and then utilized for realistic tactile feedback during simulated procedures, enhancing their understanding and skill development.

DOCS’ digital ecosystem is enriched with interactive learning experiences facilitated by skilled faculty members who provide real-world context and guidance. This includes using Planmeca's ProMax series of CBCT s to capture images in ultra-low doses, aligning with the school’s commitment to patient safety and care.

King's College London’s integration of CBCT imaging technology is another demonstration of its forward-thinking approach. Collaborating with Guy’s Hospital, DOCS has embraced this advanced imaging solution through Planmeca Ultra Low Dose protocols, showcasing how it is integrated into their curriculum.

In recognition of KCL DOCS’ leadership role in digital dentistry education, institutions worldwide are looking to benchmark agnst its practices and replicate these advancements within their own curricula. The school’s commitment to innovation ensures students graduate with the skills necessary for a successful career in modern dentistry.

Dr. Rupert Austin’s contributions as a Senior Clinical Lecturer at KCL DOCS in implantology and prosthodontics have been pivotal in driving this digital transformation, highlighting the potential of technology to enhance dental education and patient care globally.
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