Resumen:
This project aimed to ignite research curiosity among fifth-year dental students at the Universidad Europea de Valencia through the organization of the IV Interdisciplinary Dental Conference. Recognizing that many students aspire to embark on clinical practice and often lack enthusiasm for basic research, the conference sought to emphasize the profound importance of research in their future profession.
The main objective was threefold: first, to instill a thirst for investigation and a Data-Driven mindset; second, to bridge the gap between academia and the professional world, engaging students in a transdisciplinary event encompassing all facets of dentistry; and finally, to offer a secure simulated environment, allowing students to defend their Final Degree Projects confidently.
The project focused on reinforcing three essential pillars of the university's academic model: Research Curiosity, Professional Exposure, and Simulated Environments. To gauge the impact of the IV Dental Conference on these pillars, a comprehensive cross-sectional observational study was conducted, involving 119 participating students and 63 faculty members.
The conference commenced with a thought-provoking welcome ses...