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Evidence-based Dentistry

Evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is an approach to oral healthcare that integrates the best available scientific evidence with the dentist's clinical expertise and the patient's treatment needs and preferences. This approach aims to improve patient outcomes by applying the most current and relevant research findings to clinical decision-making.

History[edit]

The concept of evidence-based practice originated in the field of medicine in the early 1990s and was later adapted to dentistry. The term "evidence-based dentistry" was first introduced in the late 1990s as dental professionals recognized the need for a systematic approach to integrating research evidence into clinical practice.

Principles of Evidence-based Dentistry[edit]

Evidence-based dentistry is founded on three key principles:

1. Best Available Evidence: This involves the use of high-quality research studies, such as systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials, to inform clinical decisions. The Hierarchy of Evidence is often used to rank the quality of evidence, with systematic reviews and meta-analyses at the top.

2. Clinical Expertise: The dentist's own clinical skills and past experiences are crucial in interpreting and applying evidence to individual patient cases.

3. Patient Needs and Preferences: Understanding and respecting the patient's values, preferences, and circumstances are essential in making informed treatment decisions.

Process of Evidence-based Dentistry[edit]

The process of EBD involves several steps:

1. Formulating a Clear Clinical Question: This often follows the PICO format (Patient problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome).

2. Searching for Evidence: Identifying relevant research articles and reviews from databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, and others.

3. Appraising the Evidence: Critically evaluating the validity, impact, and applicability of the research findings.

4. Applying the Evidence: Integrating the evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to make a treatment decision.

5. Evaluating the Outcome: Assessing the effectiveness of the treatment and making necessary adjustments.

Challenges in Evidence-based Dentistry[edit]

Despite its benefits, EBD faces several challenges:

- Access to Quality Research: Not all dental practitioners have easy access to the latest research findings. - Time Constraints: The process of searching and appraising evidence can be time-consuming. - Lack of Training: Some practitioners may not be adequately trained in evidence-based practices.

Benefits of Evidence-based Dentistry[edit]

- Improved Patient Care: By using the best available evidence, dentists can provide more effective and efficient treatments. - Informed Decision Making: EBD helps in making well-informed clinical decisions that are tailored to individual patient needs. - Professional Development: Engaging with current research keeps practitioners updated with the latest advancements in the field.

Also see[edit]

- Evidence-based medicine - Systematic review - Randomized controlled trial - Clinical practice guidelines

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-'''Evidence-based dentistry''' (EBD) is an approach to oral healthcare that requires the judicious integration of systematic assessments of clinically relevant scientific evidence, relating to the patient's oral and medical condition and history, with the dentist's clinical expertise and the patient's treatment needs and preferences.
+Evidence-based Dentistry
-== Definition ==
+[[File:Drawn image illustrating the Hierarchy of Evidence.png|thumb|right|The Hierarchy of Evidence used in evidence-based dentistry.]]
-Evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is a patient-centered approach to making treatment decisions, which is based on the most current, clinically relevant evidence. It involves integrating the dentist's clinical expertise with the best available clinical evidence from systematic research. EBD also takes into account the patient's oral and medical condition, as well as their treatment needs and preferences.
-== Principles ==
+'''Evidence-based dentistry''' (EBD) is an approach to oral healthcare that integrates the best available scientific evidence with the dentist's clinical expertise and the patient's treatment needs and preferences. This approach aims to improve patient outcomes by applying the most current and relevant research findings to clinical decision-making.
-The principles of EBD are threefold:
-# The use of current, high-quality evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients or the delivery of health services.
-# The application of the principles of clinical epidemiology to the problems of dental practice.
-# The integration of this evidence with our clinical expertise and our patients' unique values and circumstances.
-== Benefits ==
+==History==
-EBD has several benefits, including:
+The concept of evidence-based practice originated in the field of medicine in the early 1990s and was later adapted to dentistry. The term "evidence-based dentistry" was first introduced in the late 1990s as dental professionals recognized the need for a systematic approach to integrating research evidence into clinical practice.
-# It allows dentists to provide the best care possible to their patients.
-# It helps dentists stay up-to-date with the latest research and advances in dentistry.
-# It encourages dentists to critically evaluate the evidence behind different treatment options.
-# It promotes patient involvement in treatment decisions.
-== Challenges ==
+==Principles of Evidence-based Dentistry==
-Despite its benefits, EBD also has several challenges, such as:
+Evidence-based dentistry is founded on three key principles:
-# The difficulty in finding and interpreting relevant research.
-# The lack of high-quality evidence in some areas of dentistry.
-# The time and resources required to implement EBD in practice.
-== Conclusion ==
+. '''Best Available Evidence''': This involves the use of high-quality research studies, such as systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials, to inform clinical decisions. The [[Hierarchy of Evidence]] is often used to rank the quality of evidence, with systematic reviews and meta-analyses at the top.
-In conclusion, EBD is an important approach in modern dentistry that aims to improve patient care by integrating the best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. Despite its challenges, it has the potential to greatly enhance the quality of dental care.
+. '''Clinical Expertise''': The dentist's own clinical skills and past experiences are crucial in interpreting and applying evidence to individual patient cases.
+. '''Patient Needs and Preferences''': Understanding and respecting the patient's values, preferences, and circumstances are essential in making informed treatment decisions.
+==Process of Evidence-based Dentistry==
+The process of EBD involves several steps:
+. '''Formulating a Clear Clinical Question''': This often follows the PICO format (Patient problem, Intervention, Comparison, Outcome).
+. '''Searching for Evidence''': Identifying relevant research articles and reviews from databases such as PubMed, Cochrane Library, and others.
+. '''Appraising the Evidence''': Critically evaluating the validity, impact, and applicability of the research findings.
+. '''Applying the Evidence''': Integrating the evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences to make a treatment decision.
+. '''Evaluating the Outcome''': Assessing the effectiveness of the treatment and making necessary adjustments.
+==Challenges in Evidence-based Dentistry==
+Despite its benefits, EBD faces several challenges:
+- '''Access to Quality Research''': Not all dental practitioners have easy access to the latest research findings.
+- '''Time Constraints''': The process of searching and appraising evidence can be time-consuming.
+- '''Lack of Training''': Some practitioners may not be adequately trained in evidence-based practices.
+==Benefits of Evidence-based Dentistry==
+- '''Improved Patient Care''': By using the best available evidence, dentists can provide more effective and efficient treatments.
+- '''Informed Decision Making''': EBD helps in making well-informed clinical decisions that are tailored to individual patient needs.
+- '''Professional Development''': Engaging with current research keeps practitioners updated with the latest advancements in the field.
+==Also see==
+- [[Evidence-based medicine]]
+- [[Systematic review]]
+- [[Randomized controlled trial]]
+- [[Clinical practice guidelines]]
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+{{Evidence-based practice}}
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-[[Category:Medical research]]
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