King Saud University Medical CityDental University Hospital (DUH) · Riyadh
Clinical Research OfficeEmpowering Clinical Research, Advancing Patient Care

RESEARCH AT DENTAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Clinical Research
Office

Your clinical questions can shape the future of oral health care. At the Clinical Research Office, we help turn curiosity into meaningful research—and research into better patient care.

As part of the Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) at King Saud University Medical City, we bring clinicians, residents, students, and collaborators together with the guidance and support to move their research forward.

YOUR RESEARCH JOURNEY

Conducting Research at DUH

Three clear steps to move your study forward.

  1. 01

    Prepare Your Study

    Define your research question, develop your protocol, and submit the required documents to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

    Start your IRB application
  2. 02

    Register Your Study

    After IRB submission, complete your application and upload your study requirements.

    Start Your Application
  3. 03

    Coordinate & Progress

    Arrange research support, begin after all required approvals, and share your progress and findings with the office.

Research Office registration does not replace IRB approval. CTU approval is included where required.

OUR SHARED PURPOSE

Better Research. Better Care

OUR VISION

Shaping the Future
of Oral Health

To become a regional and international leader in clinical dental research, recognized for pioneering studies, multidisciplinary collaboration, and transformative innovations that shape the future of oral health care.

OUR MISSION

Turning Evidence
into Better Outcomes

To advance patient-centered oral health care through ethical, clinically driven research that improves diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes.

To empower clinicians and students to apply evidence-based knowledge in daily practice, supporting excellence in patient care and meaningful contributions to the community.

OUR GOALS

What We Work Toward

  • Build a research culture and strengthen research skills.
  • Support high-quality, ethical studies.
  • Translate findings into better clinical care.
  • Connect multidisciplinary research teams.
  • Support funding and research sustainability.
  • Share findings through publications and conferences.

CLINICAL RESEARCH OFFICE