Abstract: A training and education tool in the form of a game. The game is facilitated by software and computer means. A personal computer, including a processor, display and interface device (e.g., mouse, touch screen, haptic device, etc.), is used to implement the education and training tool. A game creation tool allows a user to create a game matrix having game positions filled with text, symbols, colors and/or static or video images. Once the game is created, a game play tool utilizes recognition, association and repetition whereby a player must align two or more matching game matrix positions by switching the position of at least two game matrix positions within the game matrix. Each successful alignment results in an award of points and/or time. Difficulty increases as a player successfully advances through timed game levels.

Abstract: A dental training system and method of use. The dental training system includes a haptic device configured to retain a dental tool and a computer having a processor and in communication with a display device and the haptic device. A software application is configured to display a mouth model on said display device, transform movements of said dental tool via said haptic device into corresponding visual movements of a brush icon on said display relative to said mouth model, evaluate the movements of the dental tool via said haptic device, and provide feedback to a user regarding the evaluation of the movements of the dental tool via the haptic device. The feedback being provided during and/or after a dental training session. The evaluation may utilize a comparison of a brush/floss session with stored brush/floss routines or acceptable data ranges. The haptic device may also be configured to respond to instructions from the computer to teach a user proper dental techniques.