COMBATING DATA DREDGING IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

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.