title: Research in general dental practice--what is involved? Part 1. General considerations.
abstract: This paper examines the problems encountered by general dental practitioners (GDPs) when they attempt to carry out research. It outlines the possible stages a GDP might use when planning to undertake research and possible areas of interest to investigate. Part 2 will appear in a subsequent issue of Primary Dental Care.
authors.affiliation: Hillcare Dental Services, Harrow and Hillingdon Healthcare NHS Trust.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Hopkins
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Eaton
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D018865:Dental Research / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D018579:Patient Selection; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom