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Special Contribution: Third Molar Clinical Trials Annotated Bibliography
Raymond P White1, Elda L Fisher2, Caitlin B L Magraw3
1Dalton L. McMichael Distinguished Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
Summary
This annotated bibliography summarizes research on third molar management funded by the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation from 1996-2015, aiding clinical decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Dental Research
Context:
- Literature review of externally funded research.
- Focus on third molar management studies (1996-2015).
Purpose:
- To create an annotated bibliography of relevant research.
- To support clinicians with summarized literature.
Summary:
- Compilation of author-generated summaries for each article.
- Appendix contains the complete annotated bibliography.
Impact:
- Provides a valuable resource for clinicians.
- Facilitates understanding of current literature on third molar topics.
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