Publications by authors named "Thomas Holbrook"

Objective: To understand the perceived utility of a novel simulator to improve operative skill, eye-hand coordination, and depth perception.

Methods: We used the ImmersiveTouch simulation platform (ImmersiveTouch, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, USA) in two U.

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  • A study was conducted to assess the introduction of a neurosurgery simulation curriculum designed to enhance both basic and advanced skills for residents.
  • The curriculum included 68 core exercises with a combination of cadaver dissections, physical simulations, and computerized training, where junior residents showed a significant improvement in proficiency (82%) compared to senior residents (42.5%).
  • The implementation proved to be effective and beneficial across all levels of training, with cadaver simulations being the most impactful, suggesting that various simulation methods play important roles in resident education.
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The purpose of this study was to determine if patients prefer ultrasonic or hand instruments for periodontal maintenance. A questionnaire of 13 items was answered by 469 patients in three periodontal offices. The results showed a strong preference (74%) for ultrasonic instruments.

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