Journal of dental education
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In preclinical dental education, plastic and extracted teeth have been broadly used for skills training without specific focus on the patient behind the procedure. A patient-centered approach remains challenging in traditional simulation, which does not resemble realistic clinical situations. ⋯ This article provides a general overview of the possibilities and challenges of the implementation PC-VR in dental education. Although concrete effects on trainees' self-confidence and performance are yet to be determined, all participants appreciated the opportunity to explore clinical situations before experiencing them in the context of a real patient.