Katsuyoshi Futaki
Papers
3
Total Citations
127
H-Index
2
About
Katsuyoshi Futaki is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of dentistry and robotics, best known for transforming dental education through high-fidelity simulation. His primary research areas include clinical skills training, medical emergency preparedness in dental settings, and the integration of patient robots into orthodontic practice. Futaki’s landmark 2011 study, “Introduction of a robot patient into dental education” (69 citations), demonstrated that robotic patients offer a far more realistic and interactive alternative to traditional mannequins, addressing critical safety concerns for novice dentists. He extended this work in 2012 with “Medical emergency education using a robot patient in a dental setting” (56 citations), creating the first dental-specific simulation environment for managing crises in an aging society. His 2016 study on orthodontic bonding practice further validated the utility of patient robots for risk management training. By pioneering robot-assisted education, Futaki has significantly enhanced the realism and safety of dental training, directly impacting how future clinicians develop essential hands-on skills. His work stands as a cornerstone in modern dental pedagogy, bridging technology and patient safety.
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Top Papers
- 1Introduction of a robot patient into dental education69 citations · 2011
- 2Medical emergency education using a robot patient in a dental setting56 citations · 2012
- 3The utility of a patient robot in orthodontic practice2 citations · 2016