Journal article
The Risk of Bias in Randomized Trials in General Dentistry Journals
Abstract
The use of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) research design is considered the gold standard for conducting evidence-based clinical research. In this present study, we aimed to assess the quality of RCTs in dentistry and create a general foundation for evidence-based dentistry on which to perform subsequent RCTs. We conducted a systematic assessment of bias of RCTs in seven general dentistry journals published between January 2011 and March …
Authors
Hinton S; Beyari MM; Madden K; Lamfon HA
Journal
Journal of Long-Term Effects of Medical Implants, Vol. 25, No. 4, pp. 277–288
Publisher
Begell House
Publication Date
2015
DOI
10.1615/jlongtermeffmedimplants.2015011621
ISSN
1050-6934