Impact of Undergraduate Research as a Compulsory Course in the Dentistry Study Program Universitas Indonesia

Amir, Lisa Rinanda; Soekanto, Sri Angky; Julia, Vera; Wahono, Nieka A.; Maharani, Diah Ayu

doi:10.3390/dj10110204

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“…Finally, key suggestions by the students to improve the research experience were the provision of more training and orientation, more time to conduct the research, as well as participation in competitions and more funding opportunities. These ndings are generally in agreement with previous studies which demonstrated that dental students perceived these factors as potential barriers to improving their research experience [7,12,25,27,30].…”

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confidence: 92%

“…On the contrary, longitudinal studies and randomized trials, both known to be time consuming and meticulous, were the least common types. These ndings concur with previous reports, which demonstrated that epidemiological studies are popular among undergraduate research projects [4,7]. In a retrospective study, Nalliah et al also demonstrated a remarkable increase in epidemiological research concurrent with a decline in the clinical research in dental students` projects over a period of 4 years [4].…”

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confidence: 90%

“…Otherfac → rssuchasexternalcollab or ations and enga research design skills. Similar ndings were reported by previous studies with most of participating students reporting a positive impact of their research experience [4,7,11,25]. Furthermore, 74% of students found that their research experience had a positive impact on their perspectives towards engagement in research in the future.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…Other areas of research, such as clinical dentistry and basic dental research are also widely reported [4,7,8,12].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There are different models for incorporating research training into the dental curricula, but almost all models share the common goals of equipping students with basic research skills and techniques, critical thinking training and undertaking research projects either as an elective or a summer training course, or more commonly as a compulsory course required for graduation [2,4,7].…”

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confidence: 99%

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Insights into research activities of senior dental students in Middle Eastern dental schools: a cross-sectional study

Alrashdan,

Qutieshat,

El-Kishawi

et al. 2023

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Background Despite the increasing recognition of the importance of research in undergraduate dental education, limited studies have explored the nature of undergraduate research activities in dental schools in the Middle East region. This study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the research experience of final-year dental students from three leading dental schools in the Middle East. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted among final-year dental students from three institutions, namely Jordan University of Science and Technology, University of Sharjah (UAE), and Oman Dental College. Participants were asked about the nature and scope of their research projects, the processes involved in the research, and their perceived benefits of engaging in research. Results From the 369 respondents, cross-sectional studies were the most common type of research undertaken (50.4%), with public health (29.3%) and dental education (27.9%) being the predominant domains. More than half of research proposals were developed via discussions with instructors (55.0%), and literature reviews primarily utilized PubMed (70.2%) and Google Scholar (68.5%). Regarding statistical analysis, it was usually carried out with instructor's assistance (45.2%) or using specialized software (45.5%). The students typically concluded their projects with a manuscript (58.4%), finding the discussion section most challenging to write (42.0%). The research activity was considered highly beneficial, especially in terms of teamwork and communication skills, as well as data interpretation skills, with 74.1% of students reporting a positive impact on their research perspectives. Conclusions The research experience was generally positive among surveyed dental students. However, there is a need for more diversity in research domains, greater focus on guiding students in research processes, especially in manuscript writing and publication. The outcomes of this study could provide valuable insights for dental schools seeking to improve their undergraduate research activities.

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confidence: 92%

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confidence: 90%

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confidence: 88%

“…Other areas of research, such as clinical dentistry and basic dental research are also widely reported [4,7,8,12].…”

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%

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Insights into research activities of senior dental students in Middle Eastern dental schools: a cross-sectional study

Alrashdan,

Qutieshat,

El-Kishawi

et al. 2023

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Factors Influencing the Quality of Undergraduate Students' Degree Projects: From Student and Supervisor Perspectives

Christidis,

Waters,

Ärlegård

et al. 2024

Eur J Dental Education

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BackgroundDegree projects are part of most professional study programmes and correspond to professional and academic requirements. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate factors that influence the quality of student degree projects from a supervisor and student perspective.MethodsSemi‐structured interviews were performed with eight supervisors from the study programme in dentistry at Karolinska Institutet. The interviews were transcribed. The first part was summarised and described, and the second part was analysed thematically. Also, a questionnaire was completed by 45 students in their 7th and 9th semesters of the study programme. Student responses were summarised and described.ResultsThe main findings indicate a convergence of expectations and perspectives between supervisors and students regarding the factors that influence the quality of the degree project. They emphasise the importance of realistic expectations, feasibility and adherence to academic standards for a high‐quality outcome. Effective supervision involves the supervisor being readily available, responsive to student inquiries and supportive in time–management. Conversely, students are expected to demonstrate motivation, engagement and increasing autonomy. Additionally, both agree that the project should be engaging, relevant to the supervisor's expertise and the student's interests, contribute to personal and academic growth and ideally result in a publication.ConclusionsTaken together, supervisors and students share grounds for the degree project work, which is an important condition for ensuring a qualitatively sound degree project. Sharing expectations and perspectives in the beginning and having a continuously open dialogue concerning this issue during the degree project work benefits a sustainable collaboration and ensures quality.

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Students’ Perspective on Undergraduate Research Experiences in Indonesian Dental Schools

Idrus,

Wahono,

Yanuar

et al. 2024

International Journal of Dentistry

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Undergraduate (UG) research is considered as an essential part of dental education. Numerous dental schools have included required course-based undergraduate research in their curricula. However, the implementation of UG research courses in the curriculum may vary between dental schools. In the present study, we aimed to evaluate student perspectives on UG research in the curriculum of Indonesian dental schools. A total of 203 participants from 10 dental schools returned the questionnaire. The participants were clinical students of the dentistry profession program who completed their undergraduate dentistry program from 2017 to 2022. The majority of study participants favored UG research in the curriculum of the undergraduate dentistry study program. Less than 20% participants perceived UG research experiments were not important in dental education. Factors that influenced these perceptions included the availability of adequate time to complete the course and sufficient support from research supervisors. Recommendations for improvement included providing an adequate time to complete UG research and adequate supervision to guide students to understand the conceptual background information of the research topics, designs, and scientific communication of data interpretation. Regular monitoring of students’ performance and progress would ensure completion of UG research courses in a timely manner. In conclusion, although UG research as a compulsory course in the Indonesian dental curriculum was well received by the students, overcoming the challenges is essential for the improvement of the research environment for undergraduate dental students.

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Impact of Undergraduate Research as a Compulsory Course in the Dentistry Study Program Universitas Indonesia

Cited by 5 publications

References 28 publications

Insights into research activities of senior dental students in Middle Eastern dental schools: a cross-sectional study

Insights into research activities of senior dental students in Middle Eastern dental schools: a cross-sectional study

Factors Influencing the Quality of Undergraduate Students' Degree Projects: From Student and Supervisor Perspectives

Students’ Perspective on Undergraduate Research Experiences in Indonesian Dental Schools

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