OralEvidenceDB
Advancing oral health research through AI-powered evidence synthesis
McMaster University | OralEvidence Research Team
Our Mission
To revolutionize oral health research by providing researchers worldwide with comprehensive, AI-enhanced access to evidence-based medical literature in dentistry, stomatognathic diseases, and oral health.
Comprehensive Search
Access thousands of oral health papers from PubMed with advanced filtering
AI-Powered PICO
Automated extraction of Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome elements
Evidence Synthesis
Support systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and clinical practice guidelines
Research Team
Dr. Dena Zeraatkar
Principal Investigator
Leading evidence synthesis methodologies and systematic review innovations in oral health research
Dr. Jinhui Ma
Co-Investigator
Biostatistics and meta-analysis methodology expert, advancing quantitative research methods
Dr. João Pedro Lima
Co-Investigator
Clinical research and evidence-based medicine specialist in oral health
Dr. Amir Azarpazhooh
Co-Investigator
Clinical dentistry and oral health epidemiology research, preventive dentistry
McMaster University
A Global Leader in Health Research Excellence
The OralEvidenceDB project is proudly developed at McMaster University, a world-renowned institution at the forefront of evidence-based medicine and health research methodology. McMaster's commitment to innovation and rigorous scientific inquiry provides the perfect foundation for advancing oral health research through cutting-edge technology and AI.
Pioneering systematic review methodologies
Research influencing worldwide clinical practice
Advancing medical research through technology
What We Do
Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses
Our database supports comprehensive systematic reviews and meta-analyses by providing structured access to oral health literature with AI-extracted PICO elements, enabling researchers to efficiently identify relevant studies and synthesize evidence.
- Automated literature discovery
- PICO element extraction
- Study classification and filtering
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Support the development of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines by providing comprehensive access to high-quality research evidence, with advanced filtering and analysis capabilities to inform clinical decision-making in dentistry and oral health.
- Evidence quality assessment
- Clinical trial identification
- Outcome measure analysis
Methods Research
Advance methods for the interpretation and application of oral health research through innovative approaches to evidence synthesis, data analysis, and knowledge translation.
- AI-powered evidence extraction
- Novel synthesis methodologies
- Knowledge translation tools
Training & Development
Provide training opportunities for graduate students, research assistants, coordinators, and postdoctoral fellows in state-of-the-art methods of evidence synthesis and evaluation.
- Hands-on research experience
- Manuscript co-authorship
- Professional development
Technology & Innovation
OralEvidenceDB leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence and modern web technologies to transform how researchers access and analyze oral health literature.
AI-Powered PICO Extraction
Our system uses advanced Large Language Models (OpenAI GPT, Anthropic Claude, Google Gemini) to automatically extract PICO elements from research abstracts, including Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome, Setting, Study Type, and Timeframe.
Comprehensive Database
Integrated with PubMed's E-utilities API to continuously import and index oral health research papers, providing researchers with up-to-date access to the latest evidence in stomatognathic diseases, dentistry, and oral health.
Advanced Search & Filtering
Sophisticated search capabilities allow researchers to filter studies by PICO elements, study types, publication years, journals, and more, enabling precise identification of relevant research.
VPS-Native Architecture
Built on modern infrastructure with Django, PostgreSQL, and deployed on custom VPS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and accessibility for researchers worldwide.
Research Impact
Supporting high-impact research with potential for publication in leading dental and medical journals, advancing the field through evidence-based discoveries.
High-Impact Publications
Research outcomes published in leading journals
Global Collaboration
Facilitating international research partnerships
Clinical Translation
Bridging research evidence to clinical practice
Get Involved
Join our expanding research team and contribute to advancing oral health through evidence-based research and innovation.
Research Opportunities
We offer positions for Research Assistants, Coordinators, and Postdoctoral Fellows with flexible, fully remote work opportunities.
Professional Development
Learn state-of-the-art methods in evidence synthesis and gain experience in high-impact research publication.
Research Collaboration Opportunities:
For information about research positions, training opportunities, and collaboration with the OralEvidence team, please contact through official McMaster University channels.
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