Abstract
Dentist’s Knowledge of Evidence-based Dentistry and Digital Applications Resources in Saudi Arabia
Highlights
Drug information is needed to assist various clinical decisions and utilize well-supported evidence for better patient care and clinical outcomes
In evidence-based dentistry (EBD), patients present with situations that may be addressed with various treatment plans, which may differ among practitioners
In 1990, the American Dental Association (ADA) indentured EBD as follows: “...evidence-based dentistry is an approach to oral health care 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.[6]
Summary
Drug information is needed to assist various clinical decisions and utilize well-supported evidence for better patient care and clinical outcomes. The dental team includes technicians who may have a significant influence on treatment decisions.[7] For the past 30 years, healthcare providers have used the concept of EBM. This term is used by medical professionals, whereas other healthcare professionals use the same idea but with a different name; for instance, pharmacists use the evidence-based pharmacy, and dentists use EBD. In 1990, the American Dental Association (ADA) indentured EBD as follows: “...evidence-based dentistry is an approach to oral health care 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.[6] One of the significant EBD elements is searching for EBD resources, including journals, textbooks, or databases. Several studies have discussed the concept of EBD, different methodologies, tools, and PTB Reports, Vol 7, Issue 1, Jan-Apr, 2021
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