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Dental research. What priority in the academic environment?
1Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dental Clinics of North America
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Dental academic research faces promotion pressures, impacting clinical faculty. Enhancing researcher training and industry partnerships are crucial for future quality dental research.
Area of Science:
- Dental research
- Academic medicine
- Research funding
Background:
- Academic dental research faces scrutiny regarding promotion criteria.
- Clinical faculty often lack the training or resources for rigorous scientific investigation.
- Publication and funding are primary metrics for academic advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the controversy surrounding the priority of dental research in academia.
- To highlight the challenges faced by clinical faculty in conducting research.
- To explore potential solutions for improving the quality and quantity of dental research.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of academic promotion criteria in dentistry.
- Review of existing literature on research training programs.
- Exploration of industry-academia collaborations in scientific research.
Main Results:
- Promotion systems create pressure for research output, disadvantaging some clinical faculty.
- Inadequate research training hinders the ability of clinical faculty to conduct valid investigations.
- Industry funding and collaboration offer a viable pathway to enhance dental research opportunities.
Conclusions:
- The current academic emphasis on research for promotion requires re-evaluation within dental schools.
- Investing in robust research training for all faculty is essential for future scientific progress.
- Strategic partnerships with industry can significantly bolster dental research capacity and output.
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