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A three dimensional view of stereopsis in dentistry
M A Mon-Williams1, F Mushtaq1, R M Wilkie1
1University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
Stereopsis and its role in dental practice has been a topic of debate in recent editions of this Journal. These discussions are particularly timely as they come at a point when virtual reality simulators are becoming increasingly popular in the education of tomorrow's dentists. The aim of this article is to discuss the lack of robust empirical evidence to ascertain the relationship (if any) between stereopsis and dentistry and to build a case for the need for further research to build a strong evidence base on the topic.
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