At the beginning of the session, the students watch a videotape displayed on multiple TV monitors mounted in the preclinical laboratory.
Students then begin the assigned exercise.
The student then returns to their bench and continues to work. The video files can be accessed as often as desired by either individual or groups of students with or without the assistance of an instructor. The computers are configured for ease of navigation which encourages utilization by anyone, regardless of their level of technical expertise. The IPTV technology offers unique educational benefits. Dentistry is routinely delivered in the microcosm of the patient or manikin mouth - areas not easily viewed by a large live audience.