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The Batman Dentist

You can be both a clinician and a scientist. Most dentists don't know this door exists. This course shows you how to find research opportunities, publish, and build a dual career without sacrificing either side.

About this course

Bruce Wayne didn't choose between being a billionaire and being Batman. Some dentists don't realize they have the same option — clinical excellence and scientific contribution aren't mutually exclusive, they're mutually reinforcing.

This course is a roadmap for dental professionals who want both. How to find research opportunities, get into academic pipelines, write and publish, and build a professional identity that spans clinical and scientific work.

What you'll cover

  • 1The clinician-scientist identity: why you don't have to choose
  • 2Finding research opportunities as a practicing dentist
  • 3How dental school research pipelines work — and how to get in
  • 4Publishing your first paper: the practical guide for clinicians
  • 5Grant writing, academic affiliations, and clinical practice balance

Who this is for

Audience

Dental students and early-career dentists who want to do research

Prerequisites

Dental student or early-career dentist. Research interest required.

Your instructor

Kevin Braza

PhD Candidate, UC Davis · CBRN AI Safety Scientist

Chemical engineering PhD candidate, Quantic MBA, former boarding school faculty, and CBRN AI safety scientist at Reinforce Labs. Previously UCSB B.S. Chemistry, Harvard/Amgen, and IB + AP classroom instructor. Teaches at the intersection of chemistry, AI, and systems thinking.

Frequently asked

Do I need research experience?

No — this course is for people who are interested in research but don't know how to break in. Starting from zero is the intended entry point.

Can a practicing dentist realistically do research?

Yes. The course covers specifically how to structure the time and relationships to make it work alongside a clinical practice.

Why is it called The Batman Dentist?

Because Bruce Wayne didn't choose between his two identities — he built systems to hold both. That's the model.

$997

One-time · Lifetime access

Includes

  • 5 video modules
  • Research opportunity directory
  • Publication checklist and templates
  • Lifetime access
  • Certificate of completion
FormatSelf-paced video
LevelBeginner