Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Literature Review I
Other languages of instruction: Catalan, English
Teaching staff
Contact email: ssaez@csc.uic.es
Friday from 1 to 2 p.m
Introduction
Biweekly discussion of recent articles published in specialized journals in Pediatric Dentistry with impact factor (JCR).
These are educational activities in which students actively participate in cognitive processes. Participation is promoted through the presentation of current articles, debates and subsequent discussion.
The purpose of these activities is to learn, interpret, resolve doubts, reflect and contrast opinions.
Pre-course requirements
Direct to Odontòlegs i Stomatòlegs
Objectives
The graduate will be able to:
- Conduct a bibliographic search in the available databases of current scientific articles with scientific evidence on current and interesting topics.
- Develop appropriate search questions, using the main sources of bibliographic information to access scientific knowledge.
- Understand scientific publications with a critical spirit and knowing how to recognize their parts.
- Give an oral presentation of the articles in PowerPoint format, knowing how to structure their parts and with a critical spirit.
- Defend their oral presentation appropriately.
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
- - 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.
Syllabus
This subject is divided into two parts:
- Review of current literature
-Review of current topics that teachers find of interest
In the review of the current literature, the latest scientific publications on a topic of interest in the area of odontopediatrics will be reviewed. Articles from systematic reviews or meta-analysis, as well as publications from clinical or research studies, will be reviewed.
Teaching and learning activities
In person
Seminars
The literature review classes will be taught in a participatory way by teachers and students.
The bibliography must be prepared to teach each class and all students will be required to have read the articles in order to participate in the class.
A student will present a summary of the articles, the teacher will discuss the articles with the students and the rest of the students will also participate in the class. The teacher will lead the activity to meet the objectives.
Evaluation systems and criteria
In person
The course will be assessed continuously throughout the academic year, taking into account the following aspects:
- The student's ability to search in databases and select current articles with scientific evidence.
- The student's ability to orally present and critically assess current articles with scientific evidence.
- The student's ability to critically analyze current articles.
- The student's ability to defend and respond to questions related to his/her article.
- The student's participation and attitude in class.
This continuous assessment will represent 60% of the final grade.
The remaining 40% will correspond to the submission of a final paper each semester (one per semester, each worth 20% of the final grade). This paper will consist of the presentation and analysis of a topic supported by 3–4 recent articles published in high-impact journals.
Attendance and Behavior Policy
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Mandatory attendance
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Attendance to class is mandatory.
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Only the following are considered justified absences:
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Serious illness.
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Accident.
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Death of a family member of first or second degree of kinship.
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Absence justification
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The supporting document must be submitted to the responsible teacher, via email, within a maximum of one week after the absence.
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Consequences of absences
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Two or more unjustified absences will result in failing the subject, which must then be retaken in the extraordinary exam session.
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Zero grade in class
The class session will be graded with 0 in the following cases:-
Unjustified absence or delay of more than 15 minutes.
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Inappropriate attitude or very poor-quality work.
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Disrespect towards teachers.
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Disruption of order and good coexistence in class.
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Bibliography and resources
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Pediatric Dentistry: Official journal of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
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Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
International, peer-reviewed, and widely accessible publication. -
International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
Focused on pediatric dentistry research. -
European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
Also considered in high-level research and ranked among the top five journals for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in pediatric dentistry. -
Journal of Dentistry for Children
Traditionally relevant in the clinical field, mentioned among the leading pediatric dentistry publications. -
Odontología Pediátrica: Official journal of SEOP (Spanish Society of Pediatric Dentistry).
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Journal of Dental Research
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Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA)
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Clinical Oral Investigations
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BMC Oral Health
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Acta Odontologica Scandinavica