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This evidence-based compendium by V. Yengopal explores the critical shift from subjective expert opinions to objective standards in dentistry. With over 3,000 articles examined for bias, it emphasizes the importance of evidence-based practice, integrating scientific research with clinical experience. The six-step approach guides dentists in formulating relevant questions, finding and appraising evidence, applying it effectively in clinical settings, and assessing outcomes. This resource aims to empower dental professionals to make well-informed decisions that align with patient expectations and values.
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Evidence based Compendium Evidence-based Dentistry V.Yengopal
Evidence based Compendium Medline Search, Dec 2005 > 3000 articles on MI Bias ? Evidence-based scrutiny Selection of bias free articles Shift from subjective expert opinion to objective standards for research Basis for evidence-based practice
Evidence based Compendium Evidence-based practice = the conscious, explicit, judicious use of best available evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients = integrates scientific research results with clinical experience
Evidence based Compendium Evidence-based practice Step 1 Formulation of a relevant, focused, clinically important question, likely to be answered Step 2 Finding the evidence Step 3 Appraising the evidence for its validity & applicability Step 4 Application of evidence in conjunction with patient’s expectation and values and own clinical judgment Step 5 Assessing the outcome Step 6 Summarizing and storing records for future reference
Evidence based Compendium Evidence-based Dentistry … aims to encourage dentists to make clinical decisions based on good (no/low biased) information in conjunction with their clinical experience