The latest post on Wired's Raw File blog, by Chuck Squatriglia (don't know who he is but just wanted to include his name!), spotlights UCSF School of Dentistry's Fleming Predoctoral Simluation Lab. Phantom heads and all, for all the non-dental word to see and be wowed!
While students there are honing their skills on these phantom heads, 3D simulations in virtual reality are planned.
The post talks about the school's use of digital radiography, digital records, lasers, optical coherence tomography, and much more. AND it doesn't ignore the high-touch factor either. A great bit of cheerleading for your profession! Check it out.