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 The
Student Research Program
provides the students
of the LSU Health Sciences
Center School of Dentistry
the opportunity to enhance
their experience as a
student. Research provides
an added dimension to
their education by offering
undergraduates, postgraduates,
and those mastering in
Oral Biology the chance
to see how new knowledge
is generated. Also, residents
from several programs
such as Endodontics, Oral
Medicine, Orthodontics,
Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontics,
and Prosthodontics are
currently involved with
research projects. The
residents and student
participants get to work
with The Center faculty
member of choice, develop
skills in analyzing and
writing critical reviews
and scientific journals,
and have the opportunity
to publish their research
in scientific literature.
The experience can enhance
clinical performance and
also spark an interest
in pursuing careers in
academic dentistry after
graduation. Students are
not required to participate
in research programs while
achieving their degrees,
but are highly encouraged
to take advantage of the
opportunity while having
access to our state-of-the-art
facility.
Studies of composite and restorative materials, inflammation and infectious disease, craniofacial development, periodontal disease and regeneration, craniofacial wound healing and implants, regulation of pain, and oral effects of systemic diseases are currently being investigated by student researchers here at the LSU Dental School.
Students are encouraged to present their research findings at an annual Research Day. This event has traditionally been a forum for residents completing their post-graduate programs to present their research to their colleagues. In 2003, this event was expanded to include all those undergraduate dental students, staff and faculty. Awards are traditionally given to the most outstanding post-graduate research project and undergraduate research project. Travel Opportunities
In addition, students
are also eligible
to represent the
school at the several
meetings whose focus
is student research.
Application Forms Students wishing to do research should contact the Student Research Coordinator, Dr. Thomas Lallier. He will be able to provide the student with a current list of faculty mentors, and advise the student so that their research experience can be tailored to their individual interests. Forms pertaining to research proposal preparation and research funding opportunities are available through the intranet site (U:/Student Research).
Students have the opportunity to receive awards of up to $3,000 to support their research. In order to receive these awards, students are required to submit a formal written proposal. These proposals are review by a panel of faculty and recommendations are made.
LSU School of Dentistry has recently initiated an "Honors in Research" program. Under this program, students who perform research are eligible to receive an "Honors" designation on their diploma. LSUHSC
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Students
are encouraged to present their research at major
national meetings. In the last few years, fourteen students presented at the AADR
annual meeting in Honolulu, HI (2004), and sixteen students
presented at the 2005 IADR meeting in Baltimore. The 2008 IADR meeting will be held in Toronto on July 2-5, 2008.