Dental Handpiece
medical device / systems / UI
Reduce the number of physical components as well as steps necessary to operate a dental handpiece. Increase ease of use without the need for navigation technology.
Understanding the problem
Through in-person interviews, analyze the dental handpiece workflow to identify user needs and uncover stakeholder pain points.
Field Research
In-person interviews with doctors and nurses at Oral Surgery & Dental Implant Specialists of Cincinnati helped map the user workflow and uncover key pain points.
Task Analysis
Identifying the solution
Leverage identified pain points to develop potential design solutions.
Opportunity to improve ergonomics, organization, and accuracy during procedure
Form Inspiration
Smooth, Minimal, Sturdy
Medical Inspiration
Sterile, Intuitive, Organized
COXO Form Language
minimal, smooth, clean lines
Concept Ideation
Through sketching and prototyping, explore opportunities to optimize ergonomics and improve user interaction.
Sketch Ideation
Low-Fidelity Prototypes
Smooth, Minimal, Sturdy
Final Design
Showcase the final prototype, CAD models, and renders to highlight key system features.
Final Model
3D printed, sanded, and painted
Internals
Modeled in Fusion 360
Bit Holder
bluetooth smart-sensor communicates bit selection to automated motor
Handpiece
cooling irrigation, LED visualization, push chuck for quick bit replacement. Slim, flat neck allows for optimal visibility and comfortable controlled grip
Motor
Touch screen carousel with pre-setttings, and bluetooth connection to bit-holder with automatic setting update
Poster
