The Center for Dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine (ZZMK) at the University Hospital Jena has upgraded its training center with the alphadidact® Digital Multimedia System. The system includes 31 dental simulation stations, providing students with an optimized learning environment and increasing the efficiency of practical education.

Objective

The modernization of the dental training stations at ZZMK University Hospital Jena aimed to raise both the teaching and practical exercises to a higher level. Specifically, the goal was to provide instructors with the ability to demonstrate complex treatment techniques in real-time and make them accessible to students directly at their simulation stations.

Requirements of the University Hospital

Before the implementation of the alphadidact® Digital Multimedia System, ZZMK faced several challenges:

• Real-time Communication: The challenge of transmitting live demonstrations and instructions in high quality to all simulation stations simultaneously.
• Interactive Learning Environment: The need to provide students with an environment where they can actively participate in the learning process at any time.
• Scalability and Flexibility: The system needed to be easily expandable to meet future requirements.
• Autonomous System: The system had to be independent of the IT and network environment of the university hospital.

Solution

The installation of the alphadidact® Digital Multimedia System covered 31 dental simulation stations, all connected together. The key features of the system include:

• Digital Video Transmission: High-resolution video and audio transmission in real-time from the central teaching station to all simulation stations. This allows students to observe treatments and techniques with impressive detail.
• Multimedia Integration: The ability to connect various sources (e.g., cameras, microscopes, laptops, mobile devices) and seamlessly integrate them into the lessons.
• Interactive Features: Students can ask questions and access content directly from their simulation stations, enhancing interactivity and engagement during lessons.
• Individual Control: Each simulation station can be controlled individually, allowing each learner to follow the content most relevant to them.

Results

After the implementation of the alphadidact® Digital Multimedia System, ZZMK University Hospital Jena observed the following improvements:

• Teaching Efficiency: Live demonstrations by instructors now reach all students simultaneously and in high quality, significantly accelerating the learning process.
• Increased Interactivity: Students are more actively engaged in lessons and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback in real-time.
• Future-Proof Technology: The system is scalable and flexible enough to accommodate future technological requirements and developments, making it a long-term investment.

Conclusion

The installation of the alphadidact® Digital Multimedia System at ZZMK University Hospital Jena has elevated the quality of dental education to a new level. With 31 connected simulation stations, all utilizing state-of-the-art multimedia technology, the system provides a future-proof solution that offers students top-tier education and instructors an optimal teaching environment.

The digital multimedia systems are developed by EBS in Germany and are already in use in numerous training rooms and labs worldwide.

For more information, visit www.ebs-euchner.com and www.youtube.com/user/EuchnerBS.