A Guide to the Appraisal of Research: 1. The Nature of Research

From Volume 36, Issue 8, October 2009 | Pages 495-501

Authors

Geoff Bateman

BDS, MFDS, MMedEd, MRD, FDS(Rest Dent)

Specialist Registrar in Restorative Dentistry, Birmingham Dental Hospital

Articles by Geoff Bateman

FJ Trevor Burke

DDS, MSc, MDS, MGDS, FDS (RCS Edin), FDS RCS (Eng), FCG Dent, FADM,

Articles by FJ Trevor Burke

Shuva Saha

BDS, MFDS(Ed), MFDS(Eng), MPhil, Dip Con Sed, FDS(Rest Dent)

Specialist Registrar, Department of Restorative Dentistry, Birmingham Dental Hospital

Articles by Shuva Saha

Abstract

Evidence-based dentistry has grown in recent years. The oceans of journals and research papers can be difficult to navigate. Gauging the quality of such publications and, more importantly, their clinical relevance may be challenging. This narrative review explores the nature and relevance of dental research to clinical dentistry and provides simple guidelines for critical appraisal of such research. In this respect, all dental clinical practice should be underpinned, where possible, with evidence that treatments carried out are contemporary and effective.

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