The Cochrane Collaboration is 20 years old this year. Established in 1993, the Collaboration has sought to provide an up-to-date, critical evidence base for all those involved in health care decision-making at a variety of levels. This article illustrates the work of the Cochrane Oral Health Group, based at the University of Manchester, UK.
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