How Can Smartphone Training Translate to Clinical Practice?
Indirect Vision Skills Through Dental MirrorMaster
As the developer of Dental MirrorMaster, I can confidently say that training with Dental MirrorMaster helped me master indirect vision skills. Numerous user reviews echo this sentiment, highlighting the app's effectiveness in developing these essential techniques.
Similar to simulation lab training, Dental MirrorMaster provides a structured learning environment that translates seamlessly into clinical applications.
So, how exactly does smartphone training translate into clinical practice? Let’s uncover the secrets behind this innovative approach.
1. Aligning the Practitioner, Patient, and Instruments
The first step in any dental procedure is establishing the correct alignment of the practitioner, patient, and instruments.
Simulation lab exercises are valuable because they mimic this clinical setup, allowing practitioners to practice procedures in a realistic context.
Dental MirrorMaster takes this a step further by 3D modeling the patient’s position and instrument alignment. As shown in the images below, the app mirrors real-life scenarios, making it far more effective than traditional methods, such as drawing reflected images from a hand mirror.
2. Hand Movement and Instrument Control
One of the app’s key strengths is its closely mimicking real-life instrument handling. The position of your thumb when controlling the handpiece in the App during training is nearly identical to how you would hold and maneuver a handpiece in practice.
This alignment ensures that the hand movements developed on the app can be seamlessly applied in clinical settings.
3. Mastering Mandibular Techniques
What about training for the mandible? Preparing the mandible often involves wrist supination while holding the handpiece.
Training in the same posture on the app makes transitioning to clinical practice much easier, even for complex mandibular cases.
Conclusion
Dental MirrorMaster bridges the gap between training and clinical application. The app provides a comprehensive, effective training experience by mimicking real-life patient and instrument positioning. Whether you're practicing indirect vision skills for the maxilla or mandible, this app ensures that the skills you develop are not just theoretical but clinically applicable.