This month the BDJPerspectives section focuses on practice-based research networks.

Associate Editor Professor Avijit Banerjee explains:

'Much of the clinical research carried out in specialist hospital settings, although important and useful, is not always immediately translatable and implementable in the primary care setting. Thus, there is a need for more oral and dental primary care research to be carried out on real patients by all members of the oral healthcare team, in real-life situations. This month's BDJ Perspectives theme focuses on this primary care, practice-based research, with commentaries to help the team appreciate its critical relevance in oral healthcare delivery, the support available to carry it out in primary care and examples of ongoing national clinical trials to get involved with. Remember, involvement in oral healthcare research is a team duty, just as important as delivering optimal healthcare to our patients!'

The Perspectives section of the BDJ can be viewed in your hard copy, or online if you are a BDA member or a subscriber. Look out for highlights on the BDJ homepage.