This course will give DMD students experience in research design and methods, including laboratory and clinical methods of research and learning the importance of clinical translational research for the practice of Dentistry. Students will have a variety of research lectures and experiences throughout the curriculum and will be working towards selecting a mentor to work during this program. Additionally, this program will also increase the exposure of UKCD students within the research community within and outside UKCD. This course is divided into 4 different sections with some overlapping activities. Student may register for different sections of the course by the fall of each academic year, provided that meet the pre-requisites.