The quality of research that is published varies so becoming practised in how to read a paper effectively is important. Understanding the structure of a paper, the statistical significance of the results and their external validity is key to being able to weigh up the evidence presented.

FURTHER READING
CASP Checklists - Critical Appraisal Skills Programme.
The Centre for Evidence-Based Dentistry.
Equator Network.
Cochrane Oral Health.
Students 4 Best Evidence.


CERTIFICATE
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SPEAKERS
Our host today was Dr Terry Simpson

Our guest speakers today were Professor Tanya Walsh, Professor Derek Richards and Dr Josh Twigg

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