A Scoping Study of Undergraduate Dental Basic Research Education | [Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care • 2025]

Author(s):

1. Gul muhammad Shaikh: Shahida Islam Medical and Dental College,Lodhran,Pakistan

2. maham Shah: Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences,Jamshoro,Pakistan

Abstract:

One of the essential ways to develop the potential for scientific research is through undergraduate dental basic research education. These abilities are essential for addressing challenges in basic science and advancing scholarly discoveries. Objective: The current state of Undergraduate Dental Basic Research Education(UDBRE), including training results, educational goals, teaching program and material, assessment system, obstacles, and reflections, is intended to be summed up in this scoping study. Methods: The peer-reviewed articles were authored in English from its start till January 29, 2021, the authors conducted a thorough literature search in PubMed, Web of Science, and the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC). By the inclusion and exclusion criteria, articles were examined and filtered. Subsequently, pertinent information was gathered and condensed from the included sources. Results: The authors searched 646 articles for the study and selected 16 pieces. Fostering interest in basic research (n = 2, 12.5%) and the development of five main dental basic research competencies (n = 10, 62.5%) were two of the educational goals. Regarding the curriculum, the student research project guided by a mentor was the most popular assignment (n =11, 68.8%). After that came training in experimental skills (n =1, 6.3%), didactic courses (n =5, 31.3%), and a mix of these (n =3, 18.8%). However, there were differences between the evaluation technique and the training outcome. According to the evidence at hand, UDBRE yielded good learning outcomes. Insufficient funds (n = 5, 31.3%), a heavy workload (n = 2, 12.5%), a shortage of instructors (n = 3, 18.8%), inadequate research abilities, and insufficient research skills and knowledge (n=5, 31.3%) were among the obstacles. Conclusion: Despite the attempts, UDBRE’s immature condition was exposed by the variance among trials. A workable model for the UDBRE education system was proposed. In the meantime, further study is needed to maximize a strong UDBRE system with distinct learning objectives, attractive teaching materials, and persuasive evaluation procedures

Page(s): 163-174

DOI: 10.37184/lnjpc.2707-3521.7.19

Published: Journal: Liaquat National Journal of Primary Care, Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Year: 2025

Keywords:

Systematic review , Education , Dental education , Basic research

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