Getting started in clinical research

[...]career paths in clinical research for the dental hygienist include the obvious - therapist or examiner - maximizing the clinical experience provided through dental hygiene training and patient care. The goals of the workshop are to: * Provide the participant with a good understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in a career in clinical research * Explore the process involved in day to day conduct of clinical trials from the perspective of the sponsor and investigator * Compare and contrast industry and academic research career pathways * Learn about Dental Practice-Based Research Networks designed to train clinician investigators to study problems encountered on a daily basis in practice Using role play and open discussions, the clinical trial process will be explored from hypothesis inception through publication of results.