Loomans Bac, Mendes Fm, Vinayahalingam S, Xi T, Opdam Njm, Kreulen Cm, Pereira-Cenci T, Cenci Ms
The integration of dentistry into primary health care is crucial for promoting patient well-being. However, clinical studies in dentistry face challenges, including issues with study design, transparency, and relevance to primary care. Clinical trials in dentistry often focus on specific issues with strict eligibility criteria, limiting the generalizability of findings. Randomized clinical trials (RCTs) face challenges in reflecting real-world conditions and using clinically relevant outcomes. The need for more pragmatic approaches and the inclusion of clinically relevant outcomes (CROs) is discussed, such as tooth loss or implant success...
March 23, 2024: Journal of Dentistry