OBJECTIVES: This study describes the pitfalls for commonly used statistical techniques in
dental research and gives some recommendations for avoiding them. It also explores the …

Research waste is highly prevalent across biomedical investigations. We aimed to assess
the evidence on the extent of research waste in dental research. We performed a scoping …

BackgroundNo existing models of alcohol prevention concurrently adopt universal and
selective approaches. This study aims to evaluate the first combined universal and selective …

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review was to assess the survival of implants
placed in augmented sinuses on a medium-to long-term basis, and identify factors affecting …

Purpose The use of bioactive materials is a recent proposal in the treatment of dentin
hypersensitivity (DH) due to the ability to stimulate the neoformation of a barrier on dentin …

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the methods, reporting and transparency of
clinical trials in orthodontics and compare them to the field of periodontics, as a standard …

Highlights•Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are an integral part of evidence-based
medicine.•Authors should follow the guidelines for accurate and transparent reporting of …

Research related to the health of humans should have the potential to advance scientific
understanding or improve the treatment or prevention of disease. Reports of clinical …

Introduction Ignoring the cluster effect is a common statistical oversight that is also observed
in endodontic research. The aim of this study was to explore the use of multilevel modeling …

The aim of this study was to investigate the association of extracurricular factors including
socioeconomic status and career choice with perceived stress in dental school in a large …