Top educational products for dental students in 2025
Great dentists start with great training tools. Hands-on learning builds the skills and confidence every professional needs for real-world practice. Simulation is key to this development, reinforcing techniques and boosting confidence. With the 2025 academic year upon us, let’s explore the top educational products for dental students.
As Australia’s premier dental supply store, One Dental is dedicated to providing students and educators with the best quality simulation tools. Our commitment to innovation ensures a diverse range designed to support hands-on learning and skill development.
Gordon
Aged care training requires a specialised approach to meet the complex needs of elderly patients. Recognising a gap between theory and practice in this space, Dr Mark Wotherspoon partnered with One Dental to develop Gordon. This simulation manikin replicates real-world conditions, including missing teeth, advanced periodontal disease and dentures.
Gordon reinforces the importance of daily oral hygiene by helping students practise proper denture care, plaque control and soft tissue management in elderly patients. From patient positioning to limited access and working around dental appliances, Gordon helps develop the skills needed to provide effective real-world care.
Our aged care manikin kit (Gordon) comes with a portable manikin and mount, along with a range of models, including a full acrylic denture, partial acrylic denture and partial chrome denture. It also features the TelScope System with depressors, Dr Mark’s Hygenie, Ultimate Denture Care Kit, an Open Wide Mouth Prop and a storage case with foam inserts for easy transport and organisation.
One Dental Manikin
The One Dental Manikin is perfect for students looking to refine their clinical skills in a realistic yet controlled environment. Designed with durability and portability in mind, it provides an easy-to-use setup that mimics real patient positioning. Its lightweight structure makes it simple to transport, while the secure bench mount ensures stability during practice.
One of its standout features is the magnetic articulator, which enables effortless model placement and removal. Students can quickly check occlusion by releasing the white pin and locking the jaw back into place with a simple push. The manikin’s adjustable positioning and secure fit ensure consistency in practice for confidence development.
Our manikin is ADC-approved and comes with a drainage mask, skull cap and a secure bench mount. Its ball joint and swivel collar allow for flexible positioning, giving students a full range of movement when simulating patient treatments. Compatible with MQD Models, this manikin offers a seamless, professional training experience that prepares students for real-world clinical settings.
DentaPrac
DentaPrac is an innovative training tool designed to help dental students develop essential manual dexterity skills, depth perception and measuring accuracy. Its multi-layered structure allows students to refine their precision before advancing to more complex procedures.
In addition to instant tactile and visual feedback, DentaPrac can highlight overcutting and technique errors in real time. The red-outlined shapes provide a clear visual reference that enables students to assess and correct their movements with greater accuracy. By practising on varied textures and hardness levels, students gain the control and confidence that is essential for intricate dental work.
The DentaPrac kit includes customisable blocks with different shapes, colours and thicknesses to suit various training needs. It can be used on a benchtop or in a manikin, making it a versatile addition to any dental education program. Also available in a paediatric model, DentaPrac ensures students build strong foundational skills before progressing to jaw models and live patient care.
Local Anaesthesia Manikin Head
The Local Anaesthesia Simulator is an advanced training tool designed to help students master injection techniques in a safe and controlled environment. Developed with input from dental professionals, it allows students to repeatedly attempt identifying anatomical landmarks and positioning syringes with precision.
What makes this model exceptional is its built-in sensory feedback system. With ten conductive sensors placed in key injection sites, it provides real-time visual and auditory cues when the correct area is targeted. Combined with a realistic silicone face and anatomically accurate jaw structure, the simulator offers an immersive learning experience that enhances both accuracy and consistency in anaesthetic delivery.
The Local Anaesthesia Simulator includes a durable silicone face, anatomically correct upper and lower teeth and a metal cranium for stability. It can be mounted on a bench, chair or tabletop stand. The self-sealing silicone skin mimics real tissue, which allows repeated needle insertions without visible wear for long-term usability.
Periodontal Model
The 1948 Periodontal Model is an essential training tool for students learning to diagnose and treat gum disease. Designed for hands-on practice, it provides a realistic representation of periodontal conditions to help students refine their scaling and instrumentation techniques. With built-in calculus deposits, the model allows for immediate use without additional preparation.
One of its standout features is the semi-transparent gingiva, which offers a clear view of instrument placement against the tooth. This visibility helps students develop accuracy and precision when performing deep cleaning procedures. The model also includes an edentulous space with an over-erupted opposing tooth for another layer of complexity.
Designed for efficiency and realism, this model comes with a magnetic (MQD) fitting for quick and easy insertion and removal. It is available in different gingivae colours, including clear or solid pink.
Talk to the dental supply experts
Dental education requires continuous practice to develop precision and control. The right tools are essential, and high-quality training products make all the difference. Investing in the best equipment ensures a smooth transition from the classroom to the dental clinic with confidence.
At One Dental, we offer a wide range of simulation products designed to enhance learning and support skill development. The five top educational tools we’ve covered provide students with the resources needed to succeed.
To learn more about dental education products, contact a friendly member of our team today or view our extensive range online.