Association for Dental Education in Europe

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European Forum of Haptics and Digital Dentistry Teachers (EFHDDT)

Wednesday, 20th August 2025 - 09:00 to 10:30
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Timezone: 

Dublin (IST, UTC+1)

Venue: 

Maharry TCDBS

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Session synopsis: 

The annual meeting of the European Forum of Haptics and Digital Dentistry Teachers (EFHDDT) is a dynamic platform that brings together academics deeply engaged in haptics and digital dentistry to share insights and discuss the latest developments in dental education. This session provides a valuable opportunity for educators across Europe to engage in meaningful dialogue about the integration of cutting-edge technologies such as haptic simulations, CAD/CAM systems, and artificial intelligence into dental curricula.

Aimed at fostering collaboration, the EFHDDT meeting explores common themes, innovative trends, and the challenges in adopting these technologies within dental education. Open to all academic professionals, the meeting ensures an unbiased, corporate-free environment where discussions remain focused on the educational value of these advancements. This platform allows participants to share best practices, collaborate on overcoming challenges, and stay up to date with the rapidly evolving field of digital dentistry.

The EFHDDT meeting is a valuable occasion for professionals to network, learn from each other, and shape the future of digital dentistry education. Join us for an inspiring and collaborative session that will help advance the integration of haptic systems and digital technologies into dental teaching and practice.

Programme: 

09:00

Welcome - Summary of 2024's session - Ilse de Boer, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA)

09:10

(Pending confirmation)

09:25

Reflections and Key Takeaways from a MR Simulation Implementation Journey - Nabil Odisho, Karolinska Institutet

09:40

Digital Twins in Dentistry - Carlos Serrano, Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA)

09:55

Q&A

10:00

General Discussion:

What’s your vision for the foreseeable future on Haptics and Digital Dentistry in education and the role of the dental teacher?

How can we prevent academic populism and self-promotion within our field?
10:30 Closing Remarks 
Chair: 

Carlos Serrano

Chair of Digital Dentistry and General Oral Care
Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), The Netherlands

Dr. Carlos M. Serrano graduated as a dentist (DDS) from the University of Concepción in Chile in 2004. He obtained his master's degree in medical education (MMedEd) in 2010 and completed his specialty in Prosthodontics (MClinPros) in 2012. In 2023, he received his PhD, with research focused on the applications of extended reality (XR) and digital dentistry in dental education.

Since 2015, Carlos has been a member of ACTA’s Digital Dentistry department, where he specializes in the development and integration of digital technologies into dental education and patient care. He has also been actively involved in the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) since 2015, contributing to the international advancement of digital dentistry education. His work with ADEE includes developing and promoting initiatives that enhance the integration of emerging digital technologies into dental curricula, as well as collaborating with international institutions to improve dental education standards.

Carlos is also actively involved in research and dental education, particularly at the intersection of digital dentistry and extended reality, with a focus on reshaping the future of dental education and clinical practice.

Ilse R. de Boer

Dentist, Researcher, and Educator
Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA

Dr. Ilse Renée de Boer is a dentist, researcher, and educator affiliated with the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA) in the Netherlands. In November 2017, Dr. de Boer obtained her PhD from the University of Amsterdam with a dissertation focused on the implementation and validation of the Simodont, a virtual learning environment for dental education. Her research demonstrated that training in a virtual reality (VR) environment enhances students' confidence and competence. She continues to be affiliated to the department of Digital Dentistry as a teacher and researcher and works as a general dentist in practice as well.

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