Isolation pods help dental students return to practical learning amid pandemic One of the isolation pods in use at Dundee (Starn Group/PA) Special isolation pods have been installed in Dundee to help dental students return to practical learning amid the coronavirus pandemic. NHS Tayside has bought 20 of the self-contained dental pods, with 14 already in place at the Dundee Dental Hospital and School. The habitats are typically used for making hot work in hazardous environments safe, involving continuously monitoring the air and closing via a sensor if any toxic or flammable gasses are detected. But the Dundee-based Starn Group was able to adapt its technology and provide safe environments for healthcare staff and patients which can be quickly and easily installed in older buildings.