The main lines of research addressed the relationship between university life and overall health, leading to studies focused on digital habits and their impact on students’ academic performance, sleep quality, attention, fatigue, and cognitive performance. Additionally, issues related to body image, social media, and dental aesthetics were analyzed, delving into the influence of these environments on current standards of dental aesthetics and perceptions of oral health.
Other projects focused on oral health and prevention, through the identification of predictive factors for gingival bleeding and the assessment of gingival risk in young people. The relationship between stress, well-being, and oral functions was also addressed, particularly the link between stress and bruxism in college students. Finally, the study explored career aspirations and early clinical experience, analyzing how early clinical intervention in dentistry at UFV influences students’ career aspirations and professional development.
The jury awarded First Prize to the project titled “Are Young People’s Health Decisions Influenced by AI?”, which examined how trust in and changes to health-related decisions vary depending on whether a recommendation is made by a doctor or by artificial intelligence in response to a health issue.
The 1st Simulated Dental Research Conference thus established itself as an initiative grounded in rigour , scientific discussion, and the integration of theory and practice, fully aligned with the educational model of Francisco de Vitoria University and with a clear commitment to continuity.
At Francisco de Vitoria University, initiatives of this kind reflect a holistic approach to higher education, in which research is not viewed merely as a technical skill, but as a commitment to the pursuit of truth in the service of individuals and society. Creating spaces where students conduct research, reflect, and communicate with rigour helps to develop professionals who are critical thinkers, responsible, and committed to holistic health.
For this reason, UFV promotes and highlights these types of events and content, firmly believing that research—experienced in the classroom and connected to the real world—is key to the academic, personal, and professional development of its students.
