Eyeglass-like display lets patient monitor dental treatment

Osaka-based organization Kenkyu Kaihatsu Kiko said it has developed an eyeglasses-like image display enabling a patient to see inside their mouth while their dentist works on their teeth.

The dentist takes images inside the patient's mouth with a camera and the image can be seen through a TV monitor by the doctor and through the display by the patient.

The patient will also hold a control device with eight buttons. Since it is difficult for the patient to talk while being treated, they can signal answers to questions asked by the dentist or indicate whenever they are in pain by pushing buttons on the hand-held device. The doctor will then hear automated responses such as "yes" and "no" through a speaker.

Looking forward to see a picture of the device!

Via Nikkei.