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The development of evidence-based guidelines in dentistry
1Department of Oral Sciences, Dental School, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. clovisfaggion@yahoo.com
Journal of Dental Education
|February 6, 2013
Summary
Developing evidence-based clinical recommendations in dentistry requires rigorous assessment of existing guidelines and systematic reviews. This approach ensures sound, unbiased information for improved dental patient care.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Evidence-Based Dentistry
Background:
- Bridging the gap between dental research and clinical practice is crucial for patient care.
- High-quality, unbiased information is essential for dental professionals.
- Standardized and transparent methodologies are needed for developing dental clinical guidelines.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose key steps for creating evidence-based clinical recommendations in dentistry.
- To outline a systematic approach for guideline development.
- To enhance the quality and applicability of dental guidelines.
Main Methods:
- Thoroughly search and assess existing dental guidelines for focused clinical questions.
- Conduct or search for rigorous systematic reviews when guidelines are lacking or of poor quality.
- Evaluate the overall evidence quality, treatment effects, patient values, and cost-effectiveness to determine recommendation strength.
Main Results:
- A structured methodology for developing evidence-based dental guidelines is presented.
- Emphasis on systematic reviews as a foundation for guideline creation.
- Integration of evidence quality and contextual factors in formulating recommendations.
Conclusions:
- The proposed approach facilitates the development of sound clinical guidelines in dentistry.
- Implementation of these steps is expected to improve the quality of dental treatment.
- This framework supports evidence-based decision-making in dental practice.
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