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Clovis M Faggion1, Stefan Listl2,3, Kirsten P J Smits2
1Department of Periodontology and Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany.
European Journal of Oral Sciences
|February 3, 2021
Summary
This scoping review offers an overview of meta-research in dentistry, identifying key areas and specialties. Findings aim to guide future dental meta-research, enhancing its value and efficiency.
Area of Science:
- Dental research
- Meta-research
- Evidence-based dentistry
Background:
- Meta-research, the study of research itself, is crucial for improving the quality and efficiency of scientific investigations.
- A comprehensive overview of meta-research in dentistry is needed to identify trends and prioritize future efforts.
- Understanding the landscape of dental meta-research can help optimize resource allocation and research impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a scoping review of meta-research in dentistry.
- To identify the main areas, methodologies, and dental specialties covered by meta-research studies.
- To inform the prioritization of future meta-research endeavors in the field of dentistry.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of the PubMed database was conducted for studies published between October 11, 2014, and October 10, 2019.
- Data extraction included meta-research area, study design, methodology, conflicts of interest, sponsorships, dental discipline, publication journal, author country, citations, and impact factor.
- A snowballing procedure was used to identify additional relevant studies, resulting in a final selection of 155 meta-research studies.
Main Results:
- The most prevalent meta-research areas were 'methods' (47%) and 'reporting' (40%).
- General dentistry (29%) and orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics (18%) were the most frequently studied dental specialties.
- 155 meta-research studies were identified from an initial retrieval of 7800 documents.
Conclusions:
- Meta-research in dentistry is increasingly focusing on research methods and reporting practices.
- General dentistry and orthodontics are leading areas for meta-research within the dental field.
- Prioritizing future meta-research can lead to more efficient and valuable oral and dental research.
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