a published case report will not have the same weight or significance as a randomized
control trial, and a systematic review synthesizes the results from multiple similar studies …

CONCLUSIONS The examples highlighted in this editorial are in no way comprehensive but
are meant to draw attention to some common problems and errors found in the biomedical …

Scientific discovery and insight can sometimes progress slowly and then require additional
time before being applied to clinical practice. Therefore, patients and health professionals …

The purpose of Linking Research to Clinical Practice is to present evidence-based
information to clinical dental hygienists so that they can make informed decisions regarding …

International and national dental organizations recommend evidence-based practice to
improve patient care. Implementing evidence-based decision making requires the diffusion …

Evidence-based practice has been making gains since 1992. It describes an
interdisciplinary process where best research evidence is integrated with clinical …

Unfortunately, misrepresentation and misuse of investigational findings can have the
opposite affect. They can stymie scientific advancement and halt clinical progress. Reliable …

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00484. x Cobban SJ, Profetto‐McGrath J. Dental hygienists' research utilization: influence of …

In this review, we define and discuss several aspects of publication bias: why it occurs; its
importance to dental practitioners, dental educators, and dental students; its potential to …