title: Statistical versus clinical significance in periodontal research and practice.
authors.affiliation: Division of Restorative Dentistry, University of Bristol Dental School, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Addy
authors.forename: Robert G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Newcombe
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D018865:Dental Research / Q000379:methods*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care / Q000379:methods*; D010517:Periodontics / Q000379:methods*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012196:Review Literature as Topic