A dental anesthesia simulator for dental procedure training is provided
comprising a dental mannequin constructed of an acrylic material,
comprising an upper and lower jaw portion covered by replaceable mucous
membrane textures; a flexible position sensor for determining the
location of an instrument, wherein the sensor means is located between
the upper and lower jaw portions and the replaceable mucous membrane
textures; and a processor means for processing information from the
flexible position sensor regarding the location of the instrument.