Evidence-Based Dentistry: An IntroductionThis introduction to Evidence-Based Dentistry provides a much-needed orientation in the subject for students and professionals alike. It is a ground-level book for those seeking to understand evidence-based dentistry and its significance for clinical practice. The book is anchored in the dental literature: the majority of the chapters offer guidance on interpreting a full published paper; where both the subject of the paper and the study design is of relevance to the field of dentistry.
Each chapter is organised in a similar way, providing a structured approach to reading and understanding research articles or commercial product information. In this respect, Evidence-Based Dentistry is designed as an introduction to understanding published research and its implications for the dental surgery; rather than as a guide on undertaking research.
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Contents
What is evidencebased dentistry? Why do we need evidencebased dentistry? How to practice evidencebased dentistry | 10 |
Comparing groups of people and examining associations | 44 |
Assessing the effectiveness of treatments | 69 |
Determining risk factors for and causes of disease | 115 |
Detecting disease | 154 |
Study design issues | 172 |
Reviewing all the evidence | 186 |
Summary of statistical concepts | 205 |
Common terms and phrases
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