Structure, function, and productivity from the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Following inception in 2005 as a multiregional practice-based research network (PBRN), the "National Dental PBRN" expanded nationwide in 2012, and in 2019 implemented additional organizational changes. The objectives are to: (1) describe the new structure and function of the network; and (2) quantify its scientific productivity since 2005.

Methods

A national Administrative and Resource Center is based in Alabama; regional and specialty nodes are based in Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, New York, and Texas. A Network Coordinating Center is based in Oregon. Studies are funded via investigator-initiated grants. Scientific productivity is assessed using specific metrics, including the Relative Citation Ratio.

Results

To date, 58 studies have be

SUBMITTER: Gilbert GH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9379935 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature