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Critical appraisal is one of the key skills of evidence-based practice and is now increasingly being taught in dental schools. Here we outline the key principles of appraising systematic reviews.
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Richards, D. Critically Appraising Systematic Reviews. Evid Based Dent 11, 27–29 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ebd.6400710
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