Evidence-based dentistry. It's development and use in clinical practice.

Area of Science:

• Dental science
• Evidence-based practice

Background:

• Rapid advancements in dental materials and procedures necessitate continuous evaluation by practitioners.
• Busy schedules and insufficient scientific training hinder practitioners' ability to assess new treatments effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce evidence-based dentistry as a solution for practitioners to select optimal patient treatments.
• To address the challenge of evaluating scientific evidence in a fast-evolving dental field.

Main Methods:

• The study discusses the principles and emergence of evidence-based dentistry.
• It highlights the need for critical appraisal skills in scientific literature.

Main Results:

• Evidence-based dentistry provides a framework for integrating scientific evidence into clinical practice.
• This approach aims to improve the quality and justification of dental treatments.

Conclusions:

• Evidence-based dentistry offers a manageable process for practitioners to ensure patient care is based on robust scientific evidence.
• It empowers dentists to make informed decisions amidst rapid technological progress.