critical appraisal 1

Question 1

what is evidence based dentistry

Answer 1

• an approach to oral care that requires the judicious integration of systematic assessments of evidence

Question 2

what is critical appraisal

Answer 2

• the process of assessing and interpreting evidence through the systematic consideration of its validity, relevance and results
• considers strengths and weakness of a stufy

Question 3

why do we need to critically appraise a paper

Answer 3

• to gain a full and in-depth understanding of a subject
• to see if your intended research subject has been done before to avoid duplication
• to avoid any errors
• give information to compare and contrast your findings

Question 4

why is there a need for critical appraisal if research is peer-reviewed

Answer 4

• there are issues around quality of reviews

Question 5

what is the optimal time between dental appointments

Answer 5

• the evidence for the 6 monthly visits is flimsy