Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3136931 The Journal of the American Dental Association 2014 6 Pages PDF
Abstract

ABSTRACTBackground and OverviewKnowing how to search for evidence that can inform clinical decisions is a fundamental skill for the practice of evidence-based dentistry. There are many available types of evidence-based resources, characterized by their degrees of coverage of preappraised or summarized evidence at varying levels of processing, from primary studies to systematic reviews and clinical guidelines. The practice of evidence-based dentistry requires familiarity with these resources. In this article, the authors describe the process of searching for evidence: defining the question, identifying the question's nature and main components, and selecting the study design that best addresses the question.Practice ImplicationsDentists who wish to inform their decisions with the current best evidence can use these guidelines to define their questions of interest and search efficiently for this evidence.

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