KUOPIO, Finland: In recent years, virtual reality (VR) and haptic technologies have been increasingly integrated into dental curricula alongside conventional teaching methods, offering opportunities for greater repetition, standardised feedback and enhanced learning. Seeking to provide evidence to guide the use of this modality in training, a recent study evaluated the impact of VR haptic simulators on skill acquisition and stress reduction in preclinical endodontic education according to the timing of implementation. The findings suggest that incorporating VR haptic simulators before training on artificial teeth can significantly improve skill development and help to reduce stress.