Welcome to HAIDENers

Presidential Welcome Message — The HAIDEN Feeling

Dear HAIDENers,
Welcome to HAIDEN — the Haptic & AI in Dental Education Network — the world’s largest, most diverse, and forward-looking alliance of dental educators, researchers, clinicians, and students. Together, we the "Thinkers" represent every continent, every discipline, and every level of experience united by one purpose: to break down barriers and lead the digital revolution in oral health education.
The HAIDEN Feeling was born from a shared belief in the power of connection. Emerging from the VR-Haptic Thinkers Network, our foundation is built on collaboration, curiosity, and courage. What began as a vibrant academic community has evolved into a global force — driving multi-institutional studies, international symposia, and peer-reviewed publications that define the frontier of immersive simulation in dentistry.
Our structure ensures methodological rigor, open exchange, and worldwide visibility, but our true strength lies in the passion and innovation of the Thinkers.

Students and educators stand at the center of our mission. Students are not passive observers; they are co-creators — essential voices in research, reform, and decision-making. Their insight, energy, and enthusiasm ensure that learning environments remain relevant, dynamic, and empowering. Educators, in turn, are the stewards of this transformation, guiding the next generation with wisdom and purpose.
Together, they embody the HAIDEN spirit — shaping a future where technological sophistication meets human empathy, and global collaboration turns innovation into impact. This is the HAIDEN Feeling — where passion meets purpose, science meets empathy, and diversity fuels discovery.
Together, we are not only transforming dental education; we are redefining its very meaning for the digital age.

This is not just a network; it is a movement.
With shared vision and gratitude,