Message
Welcome to the Research Cell at Dental College HITEC-IMS, where our mission is to ignite a passion for discovery and innovation among our esteemed faculty and talented students. We believe that research is the foundation of academic excellence and the driving force behind advancements in dental science. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and creativity, providing a supportive environment where ideas can flourish.
We are committed to offering the tools, mentorship, and opportunities needed to transform curiosity into impactful research. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or just beginning your journey, the Research Cell is here to guide and support you every step of the way. By participating in research and creative endeavours, we can push the boundaries of knowledge, develop better thinkers and innovators, and make meaningful contributions to the world of dental research.
Together, let’s build a future where our work not only advances dental science but also makes a lasting, positive impact on society.
Mission
Our mission is to:
- Create awareness and opportunities in research and development among the faculty and students
- Increase innovation through the development of new technology applicable to the healthcare system
- Motivate the faculty members to take up research projects for accelerating the advancement of knowledge and skills for their professional growth
- Encourage the faculty to coordinate and participate in capacity building programs
- Foster research collaboration within and across faculty members within and between institutions
- Increase our public visibility
Vision
To strive and nurture translational research culture in the institute (Dental college-HITEC IMS) by promoting research based activities on emerging trends, keeping in view a multidisciplinary facet.
Strategic Objectives
To achieve the mission, research cell will strive to achieve following standards of National Accreditation Framework
- Standard12.1 Research advisory committee to facilitate faculty and students on research.
- Standard 12.2 have research as an integral part of the curriculum.
- Standard12.2s demonstrate a commitment to continuing scholarly productivity.
- Standard12.3s provide opportunities for multi-disciplinary and applied research.
- Standard 12.3 Provides opportunities for research to the students and faculty
Rationale
Establishment of a robust research cell in dental college HITEC-IMS is madndatory to achieve institutional outcomes. The mission of the institute is to train the students to be competent health care workers and independent researchers (CaseFiles No. 9/(Misc) Den/IMS) aligned with the rationale of the research cell which will:
- Develop a research culture through dynamic national and international collaborations and funding.
- Motivate faculty and students to engage themselves in scholarly research activities.
- Ensure quality of the research projects being conducted in the institute.
- Facilitate the faculty and students in conducting research by providing state of art research facilities.
- Guide the researchers to update themselves with the latest global research activities.
Organogram
Policies
Under-graduate Students:
- All undergraduate students starting from first year BDS till their third year will be sensitized to research activities by a series of very basic workshops. The purpose is to make them aware of basic fundamentals of research. The responsibility of conducting these workshops is with Student interest group (SIG) of RC in collaboration with department of Preventive and Dental Public health Dental College HITEC-IMS.
- In second year every student will be given a simple project which he has to complete and submit by end of third year to the research cell. After acceptance by the research cell project handling committee (PHC), it will become a library document and archived in HITEC-IMS Dental College library. Depositing the paper will count towards final internal assessment of the student (percentage to be decided).
- Monitory prize and certificate will be given to the students as a token of appreciation on publication of paper in peer reviewed recognized medical/dental journal.
- Project handling committee will designate supervisors for research activities of the student.
- Journal Club will be started from first year onwards. Journal clubs will be conducted once every months by the students. Tasks will be assigned to the students well in advance. Students will be divided into five groups of ten students in each group. Separate articles will be distributed in each group relevant to their taught syllabus. This will contribute to their final internal assessment in relevant subject (topic). Area of responsibility lies with each class coordinator.
Faculty Members:
To sensitize and facilitate faculty members towards research following steps are to be taken:
- Conduct of various workshops pertaining to research at institutional level be carried out on regular basis. Facilitators both from inside and outside Dental College HITEC-IMS will be invited. The responsibility for coordinating and programming lies with the research cell.
- Posting of all invitations for research, symposia, conferences, funding opportunities and seminars on college notice board for easy information of all faculty members.
- All the information regarding research activities, research projects, research workshops/conferences attended as well as those facilitated and publications of various departments will be compiled in form of a Research Directory and maintained with the Visitor Research center of the Research Cell where it can be accessed by interested persons.
- The research cell will liaise with Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization (ORIC) at NUMS and,
- Process all the research proposals to HEC/other agencies through ORICs.
- Coordinate with ORIC regarding funding/donor agencies.
- Establish links with donors.
- Establish links with Industries
- Arrange/conduct seminars, conferences and training programs for faculty awareness and faculty industry interaction.
- Identify regional expertise and requirements.
- Arrange International trainings and workshops.
- Arrange trainings and workshops at national level.
- Arrange International Seminars/Symposium.
- Arrange Seminars/Symposium at national level.
Committees
MOU
- Foundation University College of Dentistry & Hospital
- Lahore Medical & Dental College
- Dental Center HIT Hospital
- Rehman College of Dentistry
- Khyber College of Dentistry
Reward Policy
Dental College has finalized the Reward Policy for Articles/Publications in different journals. This prerogative has been taken to encourage both the faculty and the students to conduct high quality research.
Published Articles of HITEC Faculty
| Name & Designation | Google Citations & H-Index | Title of article |
Journal Name Impact Factor |
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Basic Sciences |
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Physiology Department |
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| Dr. Maryam Ahmad |
Self-Assessment of critical thinking and active learning in undergraduate dental students using flipped classroom technique and Journal clubs. |
HMDJ | |
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Biochemistry department |
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Dr Ambreen Gul Associate professor |
Y category |
Efficacy of panbiotm covid-19 ag rapid test in sars-cov-2 detection: comparison with rt-pcr test |
JAMC |
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Agile Management in Health Professions Education with Respect to Waterfall Life Cycle |
Pak Armed Forces Med J |
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Apoptosis in Human Papillomavirus-Induced Cervical Cancer Cells by Higher Doses of Ascorbic Acid |
Pak Armed Forces Med J |
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Molecular Diversification and Frequency of mecA Gene in the MRSA infections of hospitalized patients at Islamabad, Pakistan |
Pak Armed Forces Med J |
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Dental Materials |
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Dr. Shahreen Zahid Khan Associate professor
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W category 166/6
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Physico-Mechanical Properties of Commercially Available Tissue Conditioner Modified with Synthesized Chitosan Oligosaccharide |
Polymer 4.19 |
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Dr. Maryam Saeedullah Assistant professor
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Evaluation Of Surface Topography Of A Brand Of Stainless Steel K Files; An In-Vitro Study |
Monthly Medical Forum |
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| Evaluation Of Alloy Composition Of A Brand Of Stainless Steel K-Files |
Monthly Medical Forum |
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Dr. Nausheen Ashraf Demonstrator
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Y category |
Evaluation Of Surface Topography Of A Brand Of Stainless Steel K Files; An In- Vitro Study |
Monthly Medical Forum |
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Evaluation Of Alloy Composition Of A Brand Of Stainless Steel K-Files |
Monthly Medical Forum |
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Oral pathology |
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Dr Sobia Siddique Associate professor
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Y category |
Increase in oral malodor in patient with fixed orthodontic treatment. |
PJMHS 0.073 |
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Dental caries among the patients visiting HBS Dental College and Hospital, Islamabad. |
PJMHS 0.073 |
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Role of calcium in development of early childhood dental caries |
PJMHS 0.073 |
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Dr Azka Haroon Demonstrator
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Y category |
Cut-off values of prostate specific antigen density- an effective screening marker before prostate biopsy |
KMJ |
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Prostatic Specific Antigen Density in Different Prostatic Disorders |
PAFMJ 0.073 |
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Oral Biology |
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Dr.Saman Malik Assistant professor
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Y category |
Did We Deliver Quality Education in Online Sessions During Covid 19 Lock Down? Learner’s Perspective from a Developing Country |
PJMHS 0.073 |
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A Cross-Sectional Study of factors associated with prevalence and progress of Dentin Hypersensitivity |
PJMHS
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Community Dentistry |
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Dr.Maria Rabbani Assistant professor |
Y category | Assessment of 3 rd Year MBBsand BDS students knowledge about Hepatitis B virus and their attitude |
PJMHS 0.073 |
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Dr Fatima Tu Zahra Demonstrator |
Y category |
Pattern of partial edentulism according to Kennedy’s classification among patients presenting in tertiary care hospital of Taxila |
PJMHS
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Clinical Sciences |
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Operative Dentistry |
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Prof.Dr Beenish Qureshi Operative Dentistry |
Y category |
Correlation of Oral Hygiene knowledge and practice among undergraduate dental students |
JPMI |
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Dr Sharaz Ahmed Assistant professor
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Antibiotic over prescription in Irreversible pulpitis; A perception based study in Quetta, pakistan |
Annals of PIMS |
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Dr. Hamza Ulfat Senior Registrar
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Y category |
An assessment of morphological patterns and number of canals in mesiobuccal root of maxillary second molars in our patients: Analyzed by CBCT |
IMJ |
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Frequency of root canal configurations of maxillary premolars as assessed by CBCT scans in Pakistani sub- population |
SEJ | ||
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Prosthodontics Department |
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Dr Amir Rafiq Associate professor Prosthodontics |
Y category | Pattern of partial edentulism according to Kennedy’s classification among patients presenting in tertiary care hospital of Taxila |
PJMHS 0.073 |
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Knowledge, attitude, and preference of pontic design Among general dental practitioners of Lahore |
PODJ | ||
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Dr. Syeda Sameen Zehra Rizvi Assistant professor |
Y category |
Knowledge, attitude, and preference of pontic design Among general dental practitioners of Lahore |
PODJ |
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Knowledge, attitude, and preference of pontic design Among general dental practitioners of Lahore |
PODJ | ||
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Dr Amna Nisar Demonstrator
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Y category |
Pattern of partial edentulism according to Kennedy’s classification among patients presenting in tertiary care hospital of Taxila |
PJMHS 0.073 |
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Oral Maxillofacial surgery |
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Dr. Maimoona Siddiq Assistant professor
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Y category |
Arthrocentesis in Temporomandibular Joint disc Derangement Patients, with and without Hyaluronic Acid, A Clinical Trial. |
PJMHS 0.073 |
| Pattern of tooth extraction in a tertiary care hospital.karachi.Pakistan | TPMJ | ||
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Dr.Fatima Khattak Senior Registrar Oral Maxillofacial surgery |
Y category |
Arthrocentesis in Temporomandibular Joint disc Derangement Patients, with and without Hyaluronic Acid, A Clinical Trial |
PJMHS 0.073 |
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Comparison of Two Suturing Techniques in Removal of Mandibular 3 rd Molar Surgery |
PJMHS 0.073 |
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Orthodontics department |
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Dr. Shahzonia Tariq Senior Registrar
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Y category |
Effectiveness of Xylitol Chewing Gum in patients with Orthodontic Pain |
PJMHS 0.073 |