The conduct of dental research: the protocol, a guide.
BACKGROUND
Research today requires detailed planning to ensure efficient work, to raise funding and to fit into time constraints.


OBJECTIVE
The aim of this article is to provide a broad guidance on the layout and content of a research protocol.


METHODS
Years of experience in writing research protocols were used to give guidance on writing, timings, content, layout and successful completion.
Leeds Dental Institute, Leeds, England. curzongalphay@aol.com
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Curzon
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Cleaton-Jones
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