Dental Palpation Simulator

The Dental Palpation Simulator offers dental educators a safe, hands-on tool to help students practice conducting comprehensive intraoral and extraoral head/neck examinations. This realistic simulator enables students to gain lifelike experience palpating soft tissues and the external head and neck areas, helping them identify normal anatomical structures as well as potential abnormalities.

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Contents

  • Dental Palpation Simulator
  • 4 sets of 21 Dental Patient Scenario Cards 
  • Downloadable Dental Palpation Curriculum
  • 6 dental abnormality inserts with case
    • Firm large tumor insert in buccal mucosa
    • Polyp insert in the labial mucosa
    • Growth insert in the oropharynx area of the throat
    • Hard palate tumor insert in fauces
    • Insert for facial asymmetry
    • Enlarged lymph node
  • Quick start guide
  • 1-year limited warranty

Curriculum

Dental Palpation 

Lesson topics:
1. The New Dental Patient
2. Intraoral Soft Tissue Examination
3. Extraoral Soft Tissue Examination

Teaching hours: 3-4
Includes: Presentation slides, student activities, and assessment tools
Aligns to: National Health Science Education Standards and Common Career Technical Core Standards

Alignment and Crosswalk Documents

Dental Palpation Curriculum Overview

Dental Palpation Curriculum Sample

Dental Patient Scenario Cards Sample

Health Science Curriculum Overview

Features

  • Hands-on practice conducting intraoral soft tissue examination and extraoral head and neck exams 
  • Flexible face and mouth lining over an anatomically correct jaw with 28 permanent teeth, movable tongue, and jawbone 
  • Can be attached to a real dental chair to keep the simulator in place during an exam
  • The head and neck include soft tissues with the ability to add included abnormality inserts as desired:
    • Firm large tumor insert in buccal mucosa
    • Polyp insert in the labial mucosa
    • Growth insert in the oropharynx area of the throat
    • Hard palate tumor insert in fauces
    • Insert for facial asymmetry
    • Enlarged lymph node
  • Use the included scenario cards to facilitate think-pair-share and other group activities, discuss key questions, or assess knowledge gained 
  • Adjust each side of the jaw separately to compare healthy versus TMJ or crepitus
  • Downloadable curriculum addresses how to do extraoral and intraoral soft tissue exams 
  • Other abnormalities that are part of the simulator include:  
    • Hyperkeratosis 
    • Angular cheilitis ​ 
    • Ulcer​ 
    • Abscess ​ 
    • Ulceration of fauces ​ 
    • Oral malignancy​ 
    • Salivary stone ​ 
    • Gingival ulcerations 
  • Textured tongue can be extended and twisted during intraoral examinations

FAQs

What makes this simulator unique?
Historically dental students have been trained in soft tissue examination by using other students before advancing to patients. This simulator has been designed and developed with the help of subject matter experts to provide a safe and realistic experience for future dental professionals practicing intraoral and extraoral examination techniques.

How can the Dental Palpation Simulator be used in the classroom?
Teachers can use it for hands-on practice in dental assisting and dental hygiene programs, enabling students to conduct realistic intraoral and extraoral head/neck examinations and assess various abnormalities.

What classes would benefit from this simulator?
Health science courses, dental assisting programs, dental hygiene courses, and other dental career pathway programs would greatly benefit from this Dental Palpation Simulator.

What careers does this simulator help prepare students for?
The Dental Palpation Simulator prepares students for careers as dental assistants, dental hygienists, dentists and more by providing practical experience in conducting thorough oral examinations.

How many simulators would you recommend for a 20-student classroom?

We recommend one to two simulators for a 20-student classroom.

Do you offer product support?
Yes! Our product support team is available M-F 8am-5pm Central Time via phone, email, or chat. Contact customer support here.

What additional program support do you provide?
We offer free webinars, blogs, and classroom resources to help your program succeed.

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Resources

Featured Product Demonstration: Dental Palpation Simulator from RealityworksBlog – 6 Essential Elements of a Dental Assisting Career ProgramWebinar – How to Create an Interactive Dental Assistant Pathway Program
Blog – Helping Students Master Palpation in Dentistry

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