Dixon et al., 2021 · Eur J Dent Educ
Feedback compared with clinical teachers
Virteasy feedback on one operative exercise was compared with teachers' judgements, as a proof of concept for task-specific feedback.
Read the study (new tab)Train the hand before the patient.
Virteasy haptic simulators let dental students practise real procedures and feel the instrument push back. Repeat a preparation as often as needed, then review it with faculty.
Two screensNavigation plus a dedicated surgical view
Up to 7.9 NHaptic force at the handpiece
Height-adjustableSeated or standing posture
2
Configurations: PRO workstation and compact Desktop
7.9N
Maximum haptic force on PRO (3.3 N on Desktop)
127
Participants in a published study of user perceptions
50yrs
Saratoga in dentistry, exclusive Virteasy distributor in Italy
How a session runs
Practise, feel, review, repeat.
- 1
Faculty set the exercise
Choose the task and the technique students will practise.
- 2
Students feel the procedure
The haptic device gives force feedback as they work the virtual instrument.
- 3
Each attempt is reviewed
Exercise feedback sits next to the student's own self-assessment.
- 4
Skills move to the lab
Teachers agree what to repeat and check it in physical practice.
Two configurations
Pick the format that fits your course.
Both run the same core preclinical exercises and faculty software. PRO adds an integrated workstation and specialist applications.
Integrated workstation
Virteasy PRO
A height-adjustable station for core operative practice and specialist teaching, from implantology to micro-endodontics.
- Displays
- Two screens
- Max haptic force
- 7.9 N
- Mirror practice
- Separate tracked mirror
- Specialist apps
- Implantology, micro-endo
Compact desktop unit
Virteasy Desktop
A self-contained touchscreen unit for core preclinical practice that sits on a standard desk or bench.
- Display
- Touchscreen
- Max haptic force
- 3.3 N
- Haptic devices
- One or two
- Exercises
- Restorative, endo, prostho
Compare PRO and Desktop side by side
| Feature | PRO | Desktop |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Height-adjustable workstation | Compact desktop unit |
| Displays | Two screens | Touchscreen |
| Max haptic force | 7.9 N | 3.3 N |
| Mirror practice | Separate tracked mirror | With the two-device version |
| Specialist applications | Implantology and micro-endodontics | Core preclinical applications |
| Faculty software | Assistant and Editor | Assistant and Editor |
| Immersive VR | Optional | Optional |
Modules, VR hardware and software options depend on the package. Saratoga confirms the current configuration in the proposal.
Faculty tools
Your course, your criteria.
Run the classroom from one desk and build cases around what you already teach.
- Student and group organisation
- Live classroom screen monitoring
- Exercise results and progress
Example interface. Features depend on the supplied version.
- Supported scan and model imports
- Scenario authoring
- Faculty-defined exercise criteria
Case preparation may need extra processing and specialist input.
Published research
What studies have looked at.
Each study covers a specific task or setting. They give your faculty a starting point for its own evaluation.
Fernández-Sagredo et al., 2020 · FEM
127 participants rated it useful
A descriptive study reported positive perceptions of Virteasy. It measured perceptions, not learning gains.
Read the study (new tab)University of Turin · Int Endod J
Rehearsal before endodontic microsurgery
A case report describes virtual rehearsal on Virteasy before a supervised procedure. It shows a specialist workflow.
Read the case report (new tab)Simulation complements physical and clinical teaching. Findings apply to the tasks and settings studied.
Free white paper
Practice Before Patients.
What the research on Virteasy haptic simulation means for learning pathways and productivity in dental schools, including the results that were not favourable.
- Where simulation fits between theory and the clinic
- What the evidence says about instructor time, consumables and lab scheduling
- Four decisions for deans and course directors, and a 90-day pilot plan
18studies reviewed
2systematic and scoping reviews
11pages, in English
Questions
Before you book.
PRO or Desktop: which suits us?
PRO is an adjustable workstation with two screens and specialist implantology and micro-endodontic applications. Desktop is a compact touchscreen unit for core preclinical practice, with one or two haptic devices. A good starting point is one course: the demo helps match the format to it.
Does it replace our phantom-head lab?
No. Virtual exercises sit alongside physical lab work and supervised clinical teaching. Faculty choose the tasks, set the criteria and decide how to assess progress.
Do students need a VR headset?
No. Both configurations work on screen, with an optional immersive VR setup. Headset compatibility is confirmed in the proposal.
Can our teachers create their own cases?
Yes, with Virteasy Editor, from supported scans and models. Some cases need segmentation and specialist input.
What about installation, training and support?
The proposal covers equipment, network, teacher station or server, faculty training, updates and service. Saratoga works this through with your academic, lab and IT teams.
Feel it for yourself.
Book an academic demo built around one of your exercises. We bring the simulator, you bring the teaching goal.
- Hands-on session on PRO or Desktop
- A walkthrough of Assistant and Editor
- Room, IT and training requirements
- A proposal shaped around your cohort