VET-DENT SIMULATOR

Project Title

Terms:•Cadaver Head

- Once part of a living body

•Dentoform

- An artificial model containing artificial or natural teeth and gums

•Haptic Interface Technology

- Technology which interfaces through a user via the sense of touch by applying forces, vibrations, and/or motions

The Challenge:

Veterinary students and technicians around the world do not have a customized and reliable veterinary dental

training system

Research TeamViswesh Bhat, Carlson School of Business

Alex Kosset, Mechanical Engineering Tim McDevitt, Carlson School of Business Reece Peterson, Mechanical EngineeringAravind Srivatsa, Mechanical Engineering

Dane Stimart, Mechanical EngineeringDr. Judith Buchanan, School of DentistryDr. Will Durfee, Mechanical EngineeringDr. Gary Goldstein, College of Veterinary

Medicine

The Solution:

Team Vet-Dent is implementing an affordable, veterinary dental training simulator that uses haptic interface

technology, virtual reality feedback, and updateable procedures for the use in veterinary schools and pet

hospitals throughout the world.

Current Practice:

-Cadaver head training does not allow for repeatable or controlled training procedures, and has an unpleasant smell, appearance, and produces hazardous waist

-Dentoforms have limitations on training procedures and have an unrealistic feel

Sponsors

- University of Minnesota• College of Veterinary Medicine• School of Dentistry

Initial Sponsors - Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Haptic VR Concept Rendering

Project Plan:- Understand Viability

- Interface Technology

- Develop Market Plan

- Ensure Industry Acceptance

Computerized Tomography

THE WORLDS FIRST VIRTUAL REALITY HAPTIC BASED VETERINARY DENTAL SIMULATOR DESINGED AS A STANDALONE EDUCATION SYSTEM