Scientific Research for Dentists
Scientific Research for Dentists
Upon completing this course, students will be able to read and interpret scientific publications. Graduates will master digital tools and databases to efficiently retrieve and critically appraise dental literature. Participants translate complex evidence into actionable patient care protocols. Dentists will confidently get the experience and the knowledge and submit high-quality research manuscripts to peer-reviewed scientific journals.
What you'll learn
Write clear research questions for everyday dental problems using the PICO framework.- Review scientific papers to check if the studies are trustworthy, accurate, and free of bias.
- Write articles and design academic posters to share your results using programs like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and BioRender.
- Search databases like PubMed to find full research papers, and use browser tools like the Zotero Connector to download them quickly.
- Organize your research and format citations automatically using reference software like Mendeley or Zotero, and use AI tools like Rayyan to help you sort through articles faster.
- Be able to read many research papers and cite them in your future work and get new ideas as well.
- Know how to find professors in your field and contact them by writing a wonderful email.
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Course requirements
Participants must be dental students, graduates, or practicing dentists. No prior research experience is needed, but knowing clinical dental terminology is required.- A personal computer (Windows or Mac) is required to install essential reference management software and browser extensions.
- A reliable broadband internet connection is necessary to stream live sessions, navigate medical databases like PubMed, and efficiently download full-text research papers.
- Participants need basic proficiency in standard programs like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to draft outreach emails, write research manuscripts, and design academic posters.
- Because global scientific research and major medical databases are predominantly published in English, participants must be completely comfortable reading and understanding English texts.
Description
"Scientific Research for the Dentist" is a comprehensive, step-by-step program designed specifically for dental students, recent graduates, and practicing professionals who want to elevate their clinical practice and advance their academic careers. This course bridges the gap between everyday dentistry and the broader scientific community, transforming participants from passive consumers of dental literature into confident, active clinical investigators.
Throughout the program, you will master the end-to-end research workflow tailored specifically for the dental field. The curriculum covers essential foundational skills, such as formulating clinically relevant research questions using the PICO framework, navigating primary medical databases like PubMed, and critically appraising study designs for validity and bias. Furthermore, you will learn to streamline your academic workload using digital reference managers and AI-assisted screening tools, drastically reducing the time and friction traditionally associated with conducting literature reviews and managing citations.
Beyond the mechanics of conducting research, this course provides a strategic, actionable roadmap for career advancement. Dedicated modules will guide you through the exact process of identifying prospective academic mentors, uncovering fully-funded laboratory opportunities, and crafting compelling, professional outreach emails that stand out in a busy professor's inbox.
Whether your ultimate goal is to secure financial support for graduate studies, author high-quality manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, design compelling academic posters, or simply integrate the latest evidence-based protocols into your daily patient care, this course equips you with the practical toolkit and insider strategies to achieve it.
Who is this course for
Dental Students: Looking to build an early academic portfolio, understand how to critically read literature, and lay the groundwork for future research or postgraduate applications.
Postgraduate Residents & Graduate Candidates: Seeking to master advanced research methodologies, streamline literature reviews with modern digital tools, and navigate the process of finding fully funded positions and academic mentors.
Practicing Dentists: Aiming to elevate their clinical decision-making by translating the latest scientific evidence into daily patient care, or those looking to publish case reports and studies in peer-reviewed journals.
Early-Career Academics & Teaching Assistants: Looking to refine their research workflows, master scientific communication, and guide others through the fundamentals of dental and biomedical research.
Who is this course for
Dental Students: Looking to build an early academic portfolio, understand how to critically read literature, and lay the groundwork for future research or postgraduate applications.
Postgraduate Residents & Graduate Candidates: Seeking to master advanced research methodologies, streamline literature reviews with modern digital tools, and navigate the process of finding fully funded positions and academic mentors.
Practicing Dentists: Aiming to elevate their clinical decision-making by translating the latest scientific evidence into daily patient care, or those looking to publish case reports and studies in peer-reviewed journals.
Early-Career Academics & Teaching Assistants: Looking to refine their research workflows, master scientific communication, and guide others through the fundamentals of dental and biomedical research.
Course syllabus
2 Weeks • 3 Modules • 32 lessons (32 live lessons)
This foundational module equips you with the essential building blocks of the scientific research pathway. We will look at the research process by exploring core concepts, terminologies, standard applications, and the crucial Chrome and MS Word extensions required to conduct the research. By breaking down how studies are designed and analyzed, this section provides the critical framework you need to study the academic literature in Dentistry and formulate your own research questions with confidence and precision.
Beyond understanding, successful research relies heavily on clear and attractive communication. To bridge the gap between complex data and audience comprehension, this module also provides a hands-on introduction to BioRender, the industry-standard software for scientific illustration. You will learn how to translate complex biological pathways and experimental designs into publication-quality visuals, ensuring your future papers, posters, and presentations are both scientifically accurate and visually striking.
Have a look at this paper in the dentistry field
Wadan, A.H.S., El-Gemaie, Bayoumi, A.M. et al. Organ-on-chip (OoC) and nano-biomaterials: next generation of precision oral and dental healthcare research. J Nanobiotechnol 24, 401 (2026).
Wadan, AH.S., Ali, M.H. & Ellakwa. Sustainable nanomaterials for precision dental medicine: green synthesis, therapeutic applications, and future directions. J Nanobiotechnol 24, 190 (2026).
An Introduction to Scientific Research Tools, Software, Websites, Extensions, & Programs!Top 10 Ranked Dentistry Journals: Search, Download, Read, Analyze, & InterpretReading 1: A Paper by the International Journal of Oral Sciences (IJOS)Reading 2: A Paper from Periodontology 2000Reading 3: A Paper from the Journal of DentistryReading 4: A Paper from BMC Oral HealthReading 5: A Paper from the Journal of Dental ResearchReading 6: A Paper from Oral DiseasesReading 7: A Paper from Dental MaterialsReading 8: A Paper from the Journal of Oral RehabilitationReading 9: A Paper from Dentistry Journal by MDPIReading 10: A Paper from the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryMendeley Annotations Workshop 1Interpret & Cite a Paper!Instructors
I am Al-Hassan Soliman. I am a PhD student in the Department of Oral Health Sciences, and I am interested in the applications of stem cells in dentistry and the emerging fields of organoids and organoid intelligence. I have published 80+ articles in international peer-reviewed journals like Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy with an Impact Factor of 83. I have also published a paper in Molecular Cancer, which has an IF of 42.
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Certificate of Completion
Scientific Research for Dentists
Graduated from Scientific Research for Dentists at Zomra, with strong grasp of its fundamentals, completed all coursework and activities.