Virtual Toothache Helps Student Dentists
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 - 21:21
in Mathematics & Economics
Masha, a middle-aged avatar from Second Life, is an integral part of a new research project to teach and give students practice time to communicate with mock patients. Not only do findings from the study have potential to revolutionize dental education but also to change the way national testing is done for patient-side communication skills.