Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Final Master's Degree Project I
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, Spanish
Introduction
This topic integrates practically most of the necessary skills to get started in the field of research and assess in an integrated manner the necessary skills to join later a doctoral program.
During the 1st semester of master a research project leading to the final dissertation work will be designed.
Pre-course requirements
English medium level
Computer skills basic level
Objectives
To learn to start a protocol for in vitro research, clinical or experimental approved by the relevant committees according to the characteristics of each protocol.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CN01 - CN01: Recognize advanced topics related to pediatric dentistry
- CN02 - CN02: Define in a detailed and informed way the theoretical and practical aspects of the methodology and work in one or more fields of study of pediatric dentistry.
Learning outcomes of the subject
- - Biomedical Sciences - Knowledge - CN01, CN02, CN04 Skills - HB03 Competencies - CP04, CP01 - 1. Identify the main anatomical structures of the head and neck. 2. Recognize macro or microscopic anomalies or alterations that cause pathology in the oral cavity. 3. Identify the different pathogenic microorganisms by applying the necessary laboratory techniques. 4. Make a diagnosis of the different pathologies of the oral cavity based on the interpretation of the results obtained. 5. Analyze and interpret the results obtained to determine the affectation of other complex systems. 6. Discuss which actions or drugs are most appropriate for the treatment of diagnosed pathologies related to the oral cavity.
- - Scientific Evidence and Diagnosis in Pediatric Dentistry - Knowledge - CN01, CN02, Skills - HB01, HB09, HB11, HB13, HB14 and HB15 Competencies - CP01, CP05, CP02, CP04 - Students will be able to correctly use the scientific terminology related to oral pathology and restorative dentistry in pediatric patients. - Students will be able to make public presentations on clinical cases, with all the diagnostic details and complementary examinations required. - Students will be able to acquire the necessary knowledge to propose treatment plans referenced and justified by scientific literature. - Students will be able to correctly complete a pediatric dentistry medical history. - Students will be able to handle the different materials most commonly used in different pediatric dentistry treatments. - Students will be able to correctly perform absolute isolation with a rubber dam and acquire the manual skills necessary to perform the main preventive, restorative and pulp treatments. - Students will be able to perform dental treatment on pediatric patients with correct pain and behavior control. - Students will be able to diagnose the oral and dental pathology that the pediatric patient may present. - Students will be able to apply the necessary knowledge to diagnose and treat any type of dental trauma, whether in temporary or permanent dentition. - Students will be able to apply the necessary knowledge to diagnose and treat pulp pathology, whether in temporary or permanent dentition.
- - Master's thesis - Knowledge - CN03 Skills - HB06, HB13 Competencies - CP03, CP05 - Describe the different stages of the research process. - Distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research models, identifying the main advantages and limitations of both models. - Structure an appropriate bibliographic search strategy in the main databases related to health sciences and access them by downloading the complete documents for evaluation. - Describe the basic concepts related to the measurement of variables and the obtaining of quantitative data. - Describe the different procedures for obtaining quantitative data and identify them in published studies. - Identify the different types of scientific articles, their structure and characteristics, and their publication standards. - Write a scientific summary for the preliminary presentation of results at conferences and congresses, as well as prepare an oral communication and/or poster. - Design a research protocol based on the scientific method. - Learn how to get started in clinical or laboratory research, how to develop a research project, applying new techniques learned and managing time and resources. - Properly draft the introduction, justification, objectives, hypothesis, state of the art, materials and methods, results, discussion and conclusions of their master's thesis. - Defend the "Master's Thesis" completed before a competent Dentistry tribunal.
- - Scientific Evidence in Current Literature and Research - Knowledge - CN01, CN02, CN03 Skills - HB06 Competencies - CP01, CP02, CP03 - Understand scientific publications critically and know how to recognize their parts. -Develop appropriate search questions, using the main sources of bibliographic information to access scientific knowledge. -Learn to retrieve scientific information efficiently using a computer program for managing bibliographic references. -Present a research, clinical or laboratory protocol. -Use the testing equipment of a materials and biomedicine research laboratory. -Write a scientific article to be published in a journal indexed by the JCR. -Participate in various national and international conferences. -Write and present a research paper, presenting its results in a scientific and rigorous manner.
- - Academic Internships - Skills - HB01, HB02, HB03, HB04, HB05, HB07, HB08, HB11, HB12, HB10, HB14 Competencies - CP04, CP02, CP05 -- Correctly complete a pediatric dentistry clinical history - Handle the different materials most commonly used in different pediatric dentistry treatments. - Correctly perform absolute isolation with a rubber dam and acquire the manual skill necessary to perform the main preventive, restorative and pulp treatments. - Perform dental treatment on pediatric patients with correct pain and behavior control. - Apply the necessary knowledge to diagnose and treat any type of dental trauma, whether in temporary or permanent dentition. - Apply the necessary knowledge to diagnose and treat pulp pathology, whether in temporary or permanent dentition
Syllabus
During the first half of the study program, the students will carry out a literature search on a specific health problem, identify a relevant research question, formulate the pertinent hypothesis and define the objectives of their work in order to master and develop the methodological design with the corresponding work plan to address the hypothesis.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Methodology: TRB
Formation activities: TFM
Non-presential activities
- Working group (TG)
- Self-work (TA)
Follow-up activities:
- Tutorials (TU)
- Evaluation (EV)
- PFE 50%
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
Evaluation of the practical and theoretical modules, scientific communications and research projects is performed continuously.
- EC 20%
- RC 30%
– PFE 50%Bibliography and resources
Boj JR, Catalá M, Mendoza A, Planells P, Cortés O. Odontopediatría. Bebés, niños y adolescentes. 1ª Edición (Ciudad de México); Odontología Books, 2019.
International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry
Pediatric Dentistry
European Journal of Pediatric Dentistry
Auropean Archives of pediatric Dentistry
Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Traumatology