Statement of problem Systematic reviews and meta-analyses have emerged as forerunners
of evidence-based dentistry, but assessing the quality of the available research is essential …

Abstract Background Systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) are commonly
conducted to evaluate and summarize medical literature. This is especially useful in …

In vitro studies form a pivotal role in dental research contribution to a substantial evidence
base. The reporting standards of these studies are not uniform thus resulting in lacunae in …

In vitro pre-clinical research is an important aspect of the development of new dental
materials and techniques, because it can provide essential information for further testing of …

Objectives To develop a risk of bias tool for pre-clinical dental materials research studies
that aims to support reporting of future investigations and improve assessment in systematic …

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Reproducible, skilfully conducted and unbiased laboratory studies provide new knowledge,
which can inform clinical research and eventually translate into better patient care. To help …

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A systematic review of research evidence is an efficient approach to integrating existing
information, invariably a multiplicity of published articles, with a view to establishing whether …