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A 2D Simulation Game on Dental Health Challenges in the Philippines.

The Thesis Project of JC, JT, and Norby

The thesis is about a 2D top-down educational medical simulation game from the perspective of a dentist participating in a dental mission. The main goal of the thesis is to educate players on the general practice of dentistry while raising awareness on the relevant issues related to Philippine dental health care such as inaccessible and scarce dental care, especially in far-flung areas, lack of dental health awareness, and poverty that exacerbates said inaccessibility. 

The researchers utilized a custom-made game to immerse the player within the medical simulation, with the intent of increasing their interest in the subject. Game testing was conducted to gather data regarding player experience and the effectiveness of the interactive and simulation game in teaching and raising awareness about dental health challenges. 

Interact with NPCs, treat your patients, and learn more about the dental health challenges in the Philippines.