| Friday-Saturday, January 23-24, 2009 Would you like to enhance your skills in evaluating dental information and products? Do you need to know how to develop a research plan? This course will give you the tools to critique the dental literature and to ask probing questions from your sales representatives about their dental products. You will also learn methods of research design, data collection and interpretation that you need to know to develop a research proposal. You will come away from this course with the capacity to: 1) pose a research question, 2) prepare a research project, and 3) apply analytical skills to everyday practice. Open to dentists and dental team members who are interested in furthering their knowledge and skill in dental research. Experienced dental scientists will show you how to: - identify the types of research design and statistical methods used in dental research today.
- develop and use a database.
- evaluate dental articles by their respective levels of evidence.
- use computer searches for locating sources of information.
- identify a research project and mentor.
- develop a research plan.
- write a research paper.
Eligibility: This course is open to any dentist or dental team member who wants to learn more about dental research. It is also a core module in the Postgraduate Certificate Program in Contemporary Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry. Edward Combe, M.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc., Professor, Division of Biomaterials, Department of Restorative Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota. John Connett, Ph.D., Head, Biostatistics, University of Minnesota Joel Rudney, Ph.D., Interim Associate Dean of Research and Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota. Paul Olin, D.D.S., M.S., Director, Dental Implant Program; Associate Professor, Division of Prosthodontics, Department of Restorative Sciences, University of Minnesota, School of Dentistry. Dr. Olin is the Director of the Postgraduate Programs in Esthetic Dentistry: Levels I¯III at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Charles Schachtele, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Minnesota.
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Mail in your registration form along with your check or credit card information.
Call us at 612-625-1418 or 800-685-1418 and use your credit card to register.
Fax your registration form and credit card information to 612-624-8159.
Register online via our secure website and receive a $10 discount for your online registration.
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$1,795
A $595 deposit is due at the time of registration. The balance of the tuition is due by December 26, 2008. (Registrations made after December 26, 2008, will be paid in full at the time of registration.)
Tuition includes continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, lunches, most materials and supplies, and validated parking.
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16 hours
Minnesota Credits
16 Elective
Eligible for AGD Mastership credit in basic sciences
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(Friday-Saturday) |
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6-410 Moos HS Tower
Minneapolis Campus |
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Register early to insure space.
Enrollment is limited to 18.
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