Evidence Based Dentistry

Question 1

When selecting material what do we want to see evidence on?

Answer 1

Clinical longevity
Aesthetic
Cost-effectiveness
Patient acceptability
Ease of us 
Safety

Question 2

What are different types of evidence bases?

Answer 2

Randomised controlled trials
Systematic reviews
Scientific papers
Clinical opinions

Question 3

Best form of evidence?

Answer 3

RCTs

Question 4

Advantages of peer reviewed publications?

Answer 4

Methods/data must be accurate
Accessible to HCPs
Peer review - scrutinised before review

Question 5

Disadv of peer reviewed publications?

Answer 5

Quality peer review may differ between journal
Paywalls when accessing
May be opinion included

Question 6

How are peer reviewed papers procured?

Answer 6

Author designs a study and assembles findings into manuscript
Submitted to journal - reviewer assigned
Reviewers make commends and recommendation: accept, modify, reject

Question 7

What publications procured by manufactures can be of used?

Answer 7

Information on correct use e/g step by step guides - increase likelihood of successful adaptation

Question 8

What is hierarchy of evidence?

Answer 8

Systematic reviews
RCTs
Cohort studies
Case-controlled studies 
Case reports
Expert opinion