Abstract

MARROQUIN-SOTO, Consuelo; PADILLA-AVALOS, César-Augusto  and  SAMPIERI, Roberto Hernández. Methodological basis for clinical research in stomatology. Rev. Estomatol. Herediana [online]. 2023, vol.33, n.1, pp.56-61.  Epub Mar 31, 2023. ISSN 1019-4355.  http://dx.doi.org/10.20453/reh.v33i1.4435.

Scientific research in Dentistry is the key tool to generate knowledge and solve problems that lead to the exponential development and technological progress of the profession. At the same time, the epidemiological and etiopathogenic study of stomatological diseases, risk factors and oral manifestations related to systemic health is essential to implement health strategies and establish adequate multidisciplinary management. Evidence-based dentistry (OBE) requires the professional to carry out an informed, responsible, up-to-date practice supported by a solid scientific basis for decision-making and to guarantee highly predictable results. Most of the clinical studies in Dentistry are carried out under a quantitative approach using epidemiological designs; Therefore, it is necessary to identify the ideal route to solve each scientific problem. This review includes the methodological bases of research in Dentistry, the classification of study types and a future research perspective.

Keywords : Biomedical Research; Oral Medicine; Evidence-Based Practice.

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