Instructional Innovation Seed Grant Award - $7,500
Isadora Garcia, DDS, MSc, PhD (School of Dentistry)
SimuCaries: A Multi-Stage Caries Simulation for Pre-Clinical Training
SimuCaries aims to enhance pre-clinical dental education by developing and integrating high-fidelity 3D-printed models that simulate various stages of dental caries. Traditional training methods rely on standardized plastic models, often failing to replicate the complexity of real clinical cases. This project will use multi-material 3D printing to create realistic, progressive caries simulations, enabling students to improve their diagnostic skills, treatment planning, and decision-making abilities.