# 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…

- **URL:** https://zomra.io/courses/scientific-research-for-dentists-hztq0t
- **Type:** Course
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Last updated:** July 27, 2026
- **Category:** Engineering & Data
- **Price:** EGP 3,499.00
- **Taught in:** English
- **Students enrolled:** 1

## About this course

"**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.

## What you will 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.

## Who this course is 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.

## 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.

## What's included

- Interactive live lessons
- Projects to apply learnings
- Community of peers
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime access to all course materials

## Cohorts

- **Cohort 1** — August 10, 2026 → August 20, 2026 · 2 weeks · 32 live lessons

## Instructor

### Al-Hassan Soliman Wadan

PhD Student, Department of Oral Health Sciences @ University of Washington

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.

- https://www.linkedin.com/in/al-hassan-soliman
- https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=gEKS458AAAAJ&hl=en

## Frequently asked questions

### What happens if I can't make a live session?

All live sessions are recorded and available for replay within 24 hours. You can watch them at your convenience.

### Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion after finishing all required modules and assignments.

### What is your refund policy?

We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with the course, you can request a full refund within 14 days of enrollment.

## Enrolment

Enrol at https://zomra.io/courses/scientific-research-for-dentists-hztq0t
