Deepika Chari¹

The Quadrant 2(2):2

How to cite: Chari D. Combating Data Dredging in Pediatric Dentistry. The Quadrant. 2024;2(2):2.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.11280971

SUMMARY

This editorial brings into light the alarming rise of data dredging in pediatric dentistry which constitutes the various forms of ethical malpractice and research misconduct that compromises the quality of research. Furthermore, a tampered research data directly influences the results, which in turn serves as a catalyst for misinformation to clinicians who seek to stay informed and updated about the ways in which successful treatment interventions can be safely carried out in patients.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Enumerates the research misconducts that leads to delivery of misleading information

• Educates regarding the ways to counter and escape from such misdeeds

CORRESPONDING AUTHOR AFFILIATIONS

¹Department of Pediatrics & Preventive Dentistry, College of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, Ahmedabad, India

Combating Data Dredging in Pediatric Dentistry