Evidence-based dentistry: a clinician's perspective

J Calif Dent Assoc. 2006 Jul;34(7):511-7.

Abstract

Evidence-based dentistry is a discipline that provides best, explicit-based evidence to dentists and their patients in shared decision-making. Currently, dentists are being trained and directed to adopt the role of translational researchers in developing evidence-based dental practices. Practically, evidence-based dentistry is not usable in its current mode for the provision of labor-intensive services that characterize current dental practice. The purpose of this article is to introduce a model of evidence-based dental practice. This model conceptualizes a team approach in explaining problems and solutions to change current dental practice. These changes constitute an evidence-based dental practice that involves the electronic chart, centralized database, knowledge management software, and personnel in optimizing effective oral health care to dental patients.

MeSH terms

  • Databases as Topic
  • Decision Making
  • Dental Care
  • Dental Research
  • Dentistry*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine*
  • Feedback
  • Humans
  • Informed Consent
  • Models, Theoretical
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Patient Care Team
  • Patient Participation
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Research Design
  • Software