Within the purview of the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the accrediting body for dental schools in the U.S., there is a specific accreditation standard that mandates the opportunity to both dental faculty and predoctoral dental students to be engaged in research. While often the term “research” is considered to describe laboratory based biologic investigations, in fact, research in dentistry or oral health sciences spans the gamut from these laboratory studies, to clinical and translational research, to public health research often implementing community-based protocols.
Incoming UK College of Dentistry DMD students interested in taking part in an intensive research experience in conjunction with their dental curriculum have the option of applying for the UK College of Dentistry Research Track program of study. Students do not need to apply to the Research Track in order to perform research while in dental school. Research Track students will gain valuable experience in research, have the opportunity to take part in meaningful studies, and receive scholarship funds to help offset UK College of Dentistry tuition fees. See the Research Track Application here.
Research Project Initiation Form (MSWord)
Office of Undergraduate Research (resources)
Offfice of Undergraduate Research (poster printing and templates)
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