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Practice-based research networks

Dental practice-based research networks - opportunities for collaboration

British Dental Journal volume 234, page 434 (2023)Cite this article

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  • Describes the need for more practice-based research.

  • Highlights the broad potential benefits of practice-based research networks.

  • Notes some of the challenges for research in primary care.

Evidence-based practice ideally has to be underpinned by high-quality research, preferably conducted with consideration of the contexts for which implementation is planned.1 Traditionally, the majority of oral and dental research has been carried out in secondary care or educational establishments. What may show efficacy in controlled settings may not demonstrate effectiveness in other real-world contexts, such as primary care dental practice. Hence the recognition of the importance of practice-based research.

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  1. Research Fellow, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

    Bhupinder Dawett

  2. NIHR In-Practice Research Fellow, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK

    Sarah Young

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Dawett, B., Young, S. Dental practice-based research networks - opportunities for collaboration. Br Dent J 234, 434 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-023-5680-5

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