Evidence-Based Dentistry

Critical Appraisal Tools

AMSTAR
Link to an article about AMSTAR, a tool for the assessment of multiple systematic reviews.
CASP Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Oxford UK
These e-learning modules guide you through the process of critical appraisal, including CASP checklists.
CONSORT Statement
Advice to authors on clear reporting of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
Critical Appraisal Tools (CEBM)
Worksheets, explanations, and examples.
Critical Appraisal Tools (International Center for Allied Health Evidence)
Information is arranged by study type.
Evidence-Based Medicine Toolkit (University of Alberta)
Outlines questions for the reader to ask when critically appraising an article.
Evidentista
All about practicing EBD.
Levels of Evidence and Grades of Recommendation (Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine)
Contains table with levels of evidence, organized by domain. This is a 2011 version – CEBM suggests that you read the text before using the table.
List of GRADE Publications, Working Groups, and Grants
Guide for systematic review/health technology assessment authors.
PRISMA Statement
PRISMA is an evidence-based minimum set of items for reporting in systematic reviews and meta-analyses.