#  Lunch & Learn: Clinical Research Opportunities for Dental Students 

 



    ![patient in a clinical setting. The students are wearing blue surgical gowns, masks, and gloves, while the instructor supervises closely.](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_5_4__480x385/public/2025-01/H-CREDENT%20.jpg?h=7d0f3c73&itok=wE3j_bq0) 

 



 

####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **February 26, 2026** 

 12:00PM - 01:00PM EST 

####  pin\_drop Location 

 **REB 109 (HSDM students)**  



 

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## Interested in gaining hands-on experience in clinical research while in dental school?

Join us for a Lunch & Learn to learn more about the [H-CREDENT clinical research training program](https://hcredent.hsdm.harvard.edu/), an opportunity designed to introduce dental students to clinical research in real-world settings.

This session will provide an overview of the program, expectations, and how to apply. **The session will be offered in person at HSDM and via Zoom.**

### What you’ll learn

- What clinical research training looks like for dental students
- Who the program is for and when students typically participate
- Time commitment and structure
- Application process and next steps

Students who attend will also have an opportunity to meet participating HSDM faculty and ask questions.

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*🍕 Pizza will be provided for in-person attendees (first come, first served).*



 

##  HSDM faculty speakers 

 



  [### Jennifer Gibbs

 ](/people/jennifer-gibbs)Head of Endodontics

Associate Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences 

 

 

 

      ![Jennifer Gibbs](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2024-11/Jennifer-Gibbs.jpg?itok=TK4M1FAp) 

 

 

 

   [### Catherine Hayes

 ](/people/catherine-hayes)Chair, Department of Oral Health Policy & Epidemiology

Associate Professor of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology

 

 

 

      ![Headshot of Catherine Hayes](/sites/g/files/omnuum6001/files/styles/hwp_4_5__690x865/public/2024-07/Catherine_Hayes.jpg?itok=EBbEG_et) 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

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- [ Research ](/news-categories/research)
- [ Students ](/news-categories/students)
 
 

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