research-critic

Extract and critique dental research paper credibility through bias assessment and evidence mapping.

5|1|Updated Feb 15, 2026

Search Tags:#research #evidence #bias #PICO #appraisal #critical #dental

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npx skills add https://github.com/Tuminha/dental-ai-skills --skill research-critic

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: research-critic
Source: https://github.com/Tuminha/dental-ai-skills/tree/main/research-critic
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Tuminha/dental-ai-skills --skill research-critic

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables precise, structured appraisal of a single dental or oral-health research paper, extracting key details first and then evaluating credibility and bias to prevent over-claim conclusions.

Core Features & Use Cases

Structured Extraction: verbatim capture of PICO, outcomes, and design elements from the paper.
Bias & Methodology Assessment: systematic evaluation of study design, risk of bias, and statistical integrity for dentistry research.
Claim-to-Evidence Mapping: aligns claims in conclusions with extracted results and identifies unsupported statements.

Quick Start

Provide the dental paper (PDF or text) to start a phase-by-phase appraisal, beginning with extraction and PICO mapping.

Frequently Asked Questions about research-critic

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I critically appraise a single dental research paper for bias?▼

You can appraise dental research by extracting PICO and outcomes, then evaluating risk of bias and methodology. This process maps conclusions to evidence to identify unsupported claims and prevent over-claiming.

Can I use this critical appraisal method on preprints and abstracts?▼

Yes, critical appraisal supports preprints and abstracts. The protocol evaluates these alongside RCTs, cohort studies, diagnostic accuracy studies, systematic reviews, animal, and in-vitro dental research.

How do I structure evidence extraction for dentistry research?▼

Structure evidence extraction by verbatim capture of PICO, outcomes, and design elements from the paper. This extraction phase precedes bias assessment and aligns claims with extracted results.

What is the best way to identify unsupported conclusions in oral health studies?▼

The best way to identify unsupported conclusions is claim-to-evidence mapping. This aligns claims in conclusions with extracted results and methodology assessments to flag unsupported statements.

Does this dental research appraisal work for animal and in-vitro studies?▼

Yes, dental research appraisal works for animal and in-vitro studies. The protocol explicitly handles RCTs, cohort studies, diagnostic accuracy studies, systematic reviews, animal, and in-vitro dental research.

What are the limitations of single-paper critical appraisal in dentistry?▼

Single-paper critical appraisal focuses on evaluating one document at a time without synthesizing evidence across multiple studies. It prevents over-claim conclusions for the provided paper but does not perform comparative analysis.