The College of Dentistry cut the ribbon on its new simulation lab on Wednesday, March 16, in the presence of University administrators, faculty, staff and students. The laboratory, which comprises 45 stationary student stations managed by one simulation laboratory instructor, utilizes a multimedia teaching system that allows the display of a sizeable volume of information or images to be viewed by a large number of students.

In a conventional pre-clinical lab setting, students are not always in clear sight of the instructor. This environment allows instructors to conduct demonstrations or provide information that can be viewed on LCD flat panel monitors installed at each station.

“Being one of only 24 in the country, this lab typifies what it means to be on the cutting-edge,” said Provost Richard English, Ph.D.