Education and demonstration – Anatomy – physiology – therapeutic treatment – or surgery... – Dentistry
Patent
1982-02-19
1984-03-06
Hum, Vance Y.
Education and demonstration
Anatomy, physiology, therapeutic treatment, or surgery...
Dentistry
434266, G09B 2328
Patent
active
044351631
ABSTRACT:
An educational device for teaching dental hygiene is disclosed. The device consists of a model of a human head having a mouth with teeth, moveable jaw and sensors imbedded in the teeth. A microprocessor is provided and the sensors are connected to the microprocessor. A probe and a toothbrush are connected to the microprocessor and may be held in the hand of an operator adjacent the teeth to simulate brushing, flossing, and other dental activities. Light emitting diodes of different colors are imbedded in the teeth and connected to the microprocessor to indicate conditions of the teeth. A speaker and a memory device are connected to the microprocessor to audibly discuss the procedures carried out with the information fed to the microprocessor from the teeth, and a command unit is provided to actuate the jaw to open and close the mouth.
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Dental Survey, The Journal of Dental Practice, "Dental Robot so Lifelike it Cries `Ouch`", p. 37, Jan. 1970.
Karlson Eskil
Nedreski Robert J.
Schmitt Oscar A.
Hum Vance Y.
Lovercheck Charles L.
Lovercheck Dale R.
Lovercheck Wayne L.
Stole Mary Ann
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