Digitising dental education at HIU, Vietnam
Hong Bang International University (HIU) in Vietnam is modernising its dental education with digital systems. Together with MEDENT, a leading dental technology provider and system partner of Dentsply Sirona and EBS, it has introduced the Sim Modular and EBS alphadidact® Digital systems – for practical training in line with international standards.
Challenge
The previous training setup at HIU faced several challenges:
- Limited options for simulating complex treatments
- Lack of interaction between lecturers and students
- Difficulty tracking each student's learning progress
- High material consumption with corresponding costs
A technological solution was needed that combines digital teaching methods with efficient practical application.
Solution
MEDENT opted for two complementary systems:
Sim Modular – A modular training simulation system for realistic treatment workflows. Students put theoretical knowledge directly into simulated practice. For lecturers, the simulations improve teaching quality and enable lesson sequences to be saved for review. For the university: an automated, low-maintenance system, compatible with existing infrastructure, 3-year international warranty.
EBS alphadidact® Digital – The multimedia training system developed by EBS Euchner Büro- und Schulsysteme GmbH enables direct communication between lecturers and individual students. Individual feedback, secure data transmission, lecture recording and multimedia learning help students understand complex content.
Results
The introduction of both systems led to noticeable improvements:
- Higher learning efficiency through practice-oriented simulations and personal support
- Faster transfer of theoretical content into practical application
- Cost savings through reduced material consumption
- Greater technical precision thanks to simulation-based training before working on real patients
With the successful implementation, HIU is positioning itself as a digital pioneer in dental education in Vietnam.