03 December 2024
Undergraduate student research paper published in peer-reviewed journal
Five undergraduate students from the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences have achieved a remarkable milestone of designing, conducting and publishing a qualitative research study in a peer-reviewed journal.
King’s dentistry students Tapan Hebballi, Zahra Sharif, Guneet Kaur Kukreja and Ithar Dedour have conducted a study that evaluated the constructive alignments of learning objectives within haptics simulation in the dental undergraduate curriculum. With simulation increasingly becoming more common in dental curricular as an adjunct to clinical skills labs, the study seeks to explore whether the current learning objectives constructively align with the current haptics simulation curricular.
The qualitative research study was recently published in the peer-reviewed journal, International Dental Journal. Dr Susha Rajadurai, Deputy Team Lead and Clinical Teacher at King’s College London, oversaw the project.
“This marks a significant step in the academic journey of these students, equipping them with invaluable research skills and experience that will enhance their professional development and future career opportunities,” she explains.
This publication not only underscores the students’ hard work and dedication but also highlights the faculty’s commitment to fostering a research-driven learning environment.
Professor Kirsty Hill, Dean for Education at the faculty explains:
“Dr Rajadurai’s mentorship and leadership demonstrates the power of collaborative academic endeavours and the faculty's commitment to inspire innovation, strengthen its reputation as a hub for scholarly excellence, and prepare students to excel in both clinical practice and academia. Congratulations to the students and Dr Rajadurai on this achievement!”