An introduction to research for primary dental care clinicians part 1: the first three stages in a research project.

Asking the clinical question Evidence-based primary care practice requires that clinicians draw on the best available research to facilitate their decision-making. The first step in this procedure is to source the relevant research literature, and this is dependant on asking a well-designed clinical question. There are two types of question that can be asked, and the type helps to determine which resources to access in order to answer the clinical question: • ‘Background’ questions ask for general know ledge about a condition or specific topic. An Introduction to Research for Primary Dental Care Clinicians Part 1: The First Three Stages In A Research Project