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Evidence-based practice of periodontics.

Charles M Cobb1, Simon R MacNeill, Keerthana Satheesh

  • 1Department of Periodontics, UMKC School of Dentistry. USA. cobbc@umkc.edu

The Journal of the American College of Dentists
|April 13, 2011
PubMed
Summary

Evidence-based practice in periodontics integrates research findings with patient specifics for optimal care. This overview highlights key evidence guiding treatment decisions in private practice settings.

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Area of Science:

  • Periodontics
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Evidence-based practice (EBP) necessitates integrating research evidence with patient values and clinical expertise.
  • Periodontal care is individualized, acknowledging inherent uncertainties and probabilities.
  • High-level evidence is readily available to inform periodontal treatment decisions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a commentary and overview of evidence commonly utilized in private periodontal practice.
  • To underscore the importance of EBP in contemporary periodontics.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of high-level evidence relevant to periodontics.
  • Focus on evidence applicable to private practice scenarios.

Main Results:

  • Abundant high-level evidence exists for guiding periodontal treatment.
  • Key evidence areas commonly applied in private practice are identified.

Conclusions:

  • Effective periodontal treatment relies on the judicious application of evidence-based practice.
  • Practitioners should leverage available high-level evidence for personalized patient care.

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Published on: May 9, 2022