September 10, 2025

A Cross-Sectional Assessment of Dental Undergraduates’ Interest and Perception in Pursuing Research Careers in Pakistan

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Cross-sectional assessment highlights dental students' interest in research careers in Pakistan, indicating systemic barriers and lack of mentorship.

About 75.6% of dental students showed interest in research careers, but only 48.6% participated in research projects.
Barriers included limited awareness at 59.8% and insufficient mentorship at 52.2%, impacting research engagement.
The study involved a cross-sectional observational analysis of 381 students from various dental schools across Pakistan.
This highlights the need for structured mentorship and better career guidance to enhance participation in research.

Sultan et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional assessment highlights dental students' interest in research careers in Pakistan, indicating systemic barriers and lack of mentorship.