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First U.S. installation of student simulator units at UMKC
Over 100 state-of-the-art Dentsply Sirona simulator units were recently installed at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry in a groundbreaking $4-million project, making UMKC dental training labs one of the country’s largest and most advanced education facilities.
As a leading manufacturer of digital dental equipment and education systems, Dentsply Sirona continues to support tomorrow’s young dentists with the successful installation of a simulation and technology lab for pre-clinical education at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Dental School (UMKC). The recent installation, led by Dentsply Sirona’s International Special Clinic Solutions (ISCS) division, introduced more than 100 new and ergonomically accurate simulator units, which enable UMKC dental students to practice on ‘close to real life’ models.
A realistic environment to train future dentists
Last month, two UMKC training laboratories were equipped with 109 Intego student simulator units and two instructor units for its School of Dentistry students. The upgraded training labs allow students to learn and practice in a realistic clinical setting from the very start as all dental procedures can be simulated under ergonomic conditions with correct instrumentation technique. The configuration of the workstations allows the utmost flexibility, such as easy switching from right-handed to left-handed treatments. Thanks to its modular concept, the units are also suitable for both UMKC dental and dental hygiene curricula and include the option to add further functions and technological updates in digital dentistry in the future.
UMKC School of Dentistry students are excited to experience and train on ‘close to real life’ model units which prepare them well for treating real patients in the future.
“The planning and research processes were crucial to the success of this project at UMKC. Working closely with the university´s leaders to map their ideas and visions for the upcoming years allowed us to deliver an individually-tailored product and training portfolio from start to finish,” says Peter Roessling, Dentsply Sirona Sales Director of International Special Clinic Solutions USA/Canada. “This is our first simulator installation of its kind in the U.S., and we look forward to bringing our technology to more students in the country.”
Universities and large clinics all around the globe trust the longterm expertise of Dentsply Sirona’s ISCS division and its comprehensive approach. From consultation and planning to training and global support, ISCS ensures each customer’s unique vision is brought to life.
UMKC – a world-class institution for excellence in oral healthcare education
Since 1881, UMKC School of Dentistry has been oering a varied and complete range of educational experiences for students of dentistry and dental hygiene, as well as students of Advanced Education and continuing education. The faculty comprises scholars, scientists, and specialists – all dedicated to providing a high quality and comprehensive education, which is now enhanced by the new modern dental equipment from Dentsply Sirona.
The lab is spectacular. This will give our students more real-life experiences before performing dental care on people.
UMKC School of Dentistry students are excited to experience and train on ‘close to real life’ model units which prepare them well for treating real patients in the future.