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British dental journal · Mar 2003
Publication bias: raising awareness of a potential problem in dental research.
- J M Scholey and J E Harrison.
- Department of Clinical Dental Services, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and School of Dentistry, Pembroke Place, Liverpool L3 5PS, UK. johnorthodont@hotmail.com
- Br Dent J. 2003 Mar 8; 194 (5): 235-7.
AbstractWith the development of evidence-based dentistry it is important to consider how accurate and representative our published pool of evidence is. In this article we will describe publication bias and discuss the causes and potential effects it may have upon the pool of scientific evidence available in dentistry.
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