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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

In comparison, the first VR-recorded surgery was performed at the Royal London Hospital in 2016. Its importance was also highlighted during the COVID-19 crisis to bypass supply chains to meet hospitals’ demands.

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From Surgeries To Keeping Company: The Place Of Robots In Healthcare

The Medical Futurist

We have seen a number of examples, Canada experimenting with robot-comrades since the 2016 introduction of Ludwig , and some elderly care facilities in Ireland introducing Stevie to their residents. Nanorobots swimming in blood In 2016, we released an article dedicated to nanotechnology in medicine.