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