Promoting evidenced-based dentistry through "the dental practice-based research network"

Area of Science:

• Dental Research
• Translational Science
• Evidence-Based Dentistry

Background:

• Translating research findings into clinical practice is often slow and inefficient.
• Dental practice-based research networks (PBRNs) offer a potential solution to bridge this gap.
• Challenges exist in establishing and operating dental PBRNs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss the challenges in establishing dental practice-based research networks.
• To outline the process of conducting research within a dental office setting.
• To highlight the role of PBRNs in advancing evidence-based dentistry in private practice.

Main Methods:

• Case study approach using the author's experience with a dental PBRN.
• Discussion of practical aspects of research project implementation in dental offices.
• Analysis of project types undertaken within PBRNs.

Main Results:

• Identified two significant challenges in setting up dental PBRNs.
• Detailed the steps involved in conducting research within a private dental practice.
• Described various research projects conducted in this setting.

Conclusions:

• Dental PBRNs are crucial for efficient research translation.
• Overcoming identified challenges is key to successful PBRN implementation.
• PBRN-facilitated research will drive the adoption of evidence-based dentistry in private practice.