Role of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) in tertiary education and research of orthodontics: An insight Narayan H. Gandedkar, Matthew T. Wong, and M. Ali Darendeliler

Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are modern days technological phenomenon that are equipped with powerful ability to revolutionize education and research. The present insight not only outlines the caveats of traditional teaching, but explores the current and potential applications of VR, AR, and AI in the field of orthodontic teaching and research. The digital technology world immersed in artificial intelligence not only enhances the ability of both student and educator in assimilating and imparting knowledge, respectively, but also, helps to create a symbiotic relationship with each other. Also, emphasis is laid on understanding and implementing the interaction of strategic framework, professionalism and patient care delivery in the era of AI, VR, and AR in order to support dynamic engagements in a pedagogical, ethically-appropriate, community-centred, culturally-sensitive and economically-feasible teaching and research milieu (Semin Orthod 2021; 27:69-77) (c) 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) have the powerful potential to revolutionize education and research, enhancing the capabilities of both students and educators and fostering a collaborative relationship between them.