The Only Training System for Perfecting Light-Curing Technique
The MARC Patient Simulator turns an invisible clinical skill into a measurable, coachable one — giving your students real-time feedback on light-curing performance before they ever treat a patient.
Light-Curing Is Taught, But Rarely Measured
Every dental school teaches students about light-curing adhesives, composites, and sealants. Yet very few can measure the ability of their students to actually deliver light in the mouth.
Students see the blue light turn on and assume the filling is cured. But small errors in angulation, distance, tip contamination, or movement can leave resins under-cured — fueling post-operative sensitivity, marginal staining, and early failure.
Studies show that before training, failure rates (below 6 J/cm² minimum) can be as high as 37.5%. A single training session with MARC reduces that to 2.5%.
From Invisible to Measurable in Three Steps
MARC uses laboratory-grade sensors embedded in a realistic typodont head to provide objective, real-time measurement of light-curing performance.
Cure the Simulated Restoration
Students use their curing light on MARC's typodont head, just as they would on a real patient. Embedded spectroradiometer sensors measure irradiance (mW/cm²) in real time.
Get Instant Visual Feedback
The MARC-PS software displays real-time irradiance curves and calculates total radiant exposure (J/cm²) delivered to each simulated restoration.
Improve & Retain Skills
With objective data, instructors can coach technique improvements. Research shows these skills are retained for 2+ years after training.
See the Difference One Session Makes
Real-time irradiance curves let instructors and students see exactly what's happening during light-curing — and how quickly technique improves.
Using MARC, dental students improved their light-curing technique and increased light delivery to the restoration by 32 percent.
Price et al., JADA 2014; 145(1): 32–43
Everything You Need, Ready to Go
MARC comes as a complete, turnkey training system. No additional equipment required.
Mannequin Head
Bench mount with adjustable opening and simulated oral cavity
Mac App
MARC-PS software available on the Mac App Store, easy to install and update
Restoration Sensors
Anterior and posterior embedded sensors for clinical-position measurement
Spectrometer
Measures curing light wavelengths and delivers real-time performance metrics
Built for the Dental Classroom
Light-curing impacts over 50% of dental procedures. Give your students the evidence-based training to get it right.
Real-Time Feedback
Students see irradiance (mW/cm²) as a live graph while they cure — making the invisible, visible. No more guessing whether the light reached the restoration.
Objective Assessment
Total radiant exposure (J/cm²) is calculated automatically. Use it for pre/post assessment, competency benchmarks, or curriculum validation.
Class-Wide Analytics
Compare performance across an entire cohort. Filter by student, session, or curing light for detailed class-wide analysis and reporting.
Proven Skill Retention
Research shows a single training session reduces failure rates from 37.5% to 2.5% — and skills are retained for 2+ years after training.
200+ Publications
The most widely validated light-curing training system in dental education. Your accreditation and curriculum committees will have the evidence they need.
Works With Any Curing Light
Students practice with any brand of curing light in a clinically realistic setup. Compare light sources side by side with objective data.
Trusted by Leading Institutions
50+ organizations are using the MARC Patient Simulator to train dentists, including:
Toronto
North Carolina
at Chapel Hill
of Edinburgh
Helsinki
University
Buffalo
University
...and 50+ institutions worldwide across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond.
Backed by Peer-Reviewed Research
Over 200 scientific articles have been published using MARC technology. Here are some key findings.
Targeted Training Improves Light-Curing Confidence Across Specialties
The Dark Art of Light Curing in Dentistry
Light-Curing Composites: How It Works and How to Make It Work
Skill Retention of Light-Curing Technique — A 2-Year Follow-Up
Training and Experience Effect on Light-Curing Efficiency
Effectiveness of a Patient Simulator for Teaching Light-Curing Skills
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