ArticleBMC oral health2025
The landscape and challenges of postgraduate dental basic research education: a scoping review.
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- A hybrid compulsory-flexible course in postgraduate dental basic research education: improving student performance and satisfaction.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- A specialized academic career planning programme for strengthening the enthusiasm, resolve and innovation for dental students to engage in basic research: a cross-sectional and retrospective study.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Perspectives of program directors regarding candidate selection for the Saudi Board of Restorative Dentistry program.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundScientific research plays an important role in the advancement of dentistry. Postgraduate Dental Basic Research Education (PDBRE) is essential for enhancing the research knowledge and skills of research-focused students. This scoping review aims to identify the landscape and challenges of PDBRE, while also proposing future directions to further strengthen and optimize its effectiveness.
methodsThe review adhered to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) Extension for Scoping Reviews and followed a descriptive approach based on Arksey and O'Malley's framework. A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and the Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) databases to identify relevant literature up to May 20, 2024.
resultsThe review screened 660 publications and selected 10 articles based on strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. These articles focused on curriculum contents, teaching methodologies, assessments, outcomes, and challenges related to effective research education in PDBRE.
conclusionsPDBRE can enhance research-focused students' foundational scientific research abilities by diversifying the curriculum content and teaching methodologies. However, challenges such as resource constraints, faculty shortages, workload, and student engagement hinder its development. To address these issues, we suggest strengthening faculty expertise and student involvement, alongside implementing a more systematic curriculum and improved assessment tools. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.
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