Evidence-based Dental Practice: How to Use the Literature to Inform Clinical Decision-making

doi:10.13701/j.cnki.kqyxyj.2021.01.001

Abstract

Abstract: Evidence-based dental practice (EBDP) is the core idea and main objective of evidence-based dentistry (EBD). However, much of the development of EBD has been in the field of evidence-based dental research, with inadequate attention paid to the translation of high-quality clinical research evidence into clinical practice. Currently, EBDP-related knowledge and skills are not widely disseminated in China, relevant education and training still need to be strengthened. In order to help dental care workers use the literature to inform their clinical decision-making, this article will provide a brief introduction to EBDP-related concepts and common pitfalls, with a main focus on the critical appraisal of dental literature.

Key words: evidence-based dentistry, evidence-based practice, clinical research, citical appraisal

HUA Fang. Evidence-based Dental Practice: How to Use the Literature to Inform Clinical Decision-making[J]. Journal of Oral Science Research, 2021, 37(1): 1-5.

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