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UNITED INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL SCHOOLS
Dentistry Lectures – Information and Independence
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As part of this year’s Evolence conference, students had the chance to attend a series of talks aimed at bridging the gap between what we learn in class and what we actually face in the real world. Among them were two lectures created with dentistry students in mind—focusing not just on academics, but also on what comes after graduation.
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The first lecture, “The Struggles of Obtaining Information as a Dentistry Student” was delivered by LF1 graduate MDDr. Anas Murshed, who dove into something many students can relate to: not knowing what sources to trust. He introduced the idea of an information pyramid, where sources like lecture notes, old textbooks, and quick Google searches sit at the bottom—not useless, but definitely not the most reliable
As you move up, you get to better-quality sources like cohort studies, randomized controlled trials, and finally, systematic reviews and meta-analyses—the gold standard for evidence-based medicine.
His main point was clear: in both studying and future clinical work, what matters most isn’t who says something, but where the information comes from. “We don’t care about the credentials of the YouTuber,” he said, “we care about the sources they use.”
The lecture reminded us how important it is to question what we’re reading and make sure we’re basing our learning—and eventually our patient care—on solid ground.
The second lecture, “Life After University” was given by MDDr. Dina Mojadani, who spoke honestly about the shift from student life to professional practice.
She didn’t sugarcoat things: “It’s hard—you get your diploma and then you’re on your own,” she said. And she meant it.
From finding your first job to suddenly being responsible for your own patients, finances, and decisions, the transition can feel overwhelming.
But her message wasn’t just about how tough it is—it was also about how normal it is to feel unprepared.
She talked about the importance of seeking guidance, building confidence over time, and learning to trust yourself in situations where there’s no obvious right answer. Her honesty echoed through the lecture hall and left many attendees reflecting—especially those already thinking about life after finals.
Together, the two talks balanced each other out: one focused on how to learn smarter, the other on how to cope with the uncertainty that comes after the classroom. Whether you're still figuring out how to navigate PubMed or already worried about your first job contract, these lectures made one thing clear—being a good dentist isn’t just about having knowledge, it’s about knowing how to use it, and being ready for what comes next.
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