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Evidence-based dentistry: let's talk about experimental evidence.

Deborah Martin1

  • 1Cripps Dental Centre, Cripps Hill, Nottingham, UK. Deborah@aeglenetwork.co.uk.

British Dental Journal
|April 28, 2019
PubMed
Summary

The dental community increasingly favors experimental evidence, but this reliance may not be fully justified. This review questions the exclusive association of empirical evidence with experimental outcomes in evidence-based dentistry (EBD).

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Research
  • Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD)
  • Scientific Methodology

Background:

  • Growing reliance on empirical evidence in dentistry.
  • Empirical evidence is often equated solely with experimental outcomes.
  • Need to critically evaluate the basis for this preference.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on empirical evidence and its role in EBD.
  • To explore the reasons behind the preference for experimental methodology.
  • To discuss the justification and implications of this trend for EBD.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of empirical evidence and EBD.
  • Analysis of the relationship between empirical evidence and experimental methodology.
  • Discussion of the implications for the future of evidence-based dentistry.

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Main Results:

  • Empirical evidence is increasingly defined by experimental outcomes in dentistry.
  • The exclusive preference for experimental methodology may lack sufficient justification.
  • Current trends could impact the future direction and scope of EBD.

Conclusions:

  • Critically assess the definition and application of empirical evidence in EBD.
  • Consider a broader interpretation of empirical evidence beyond just experiments.
  • Ensure EBD practices are based on robust and comprehensive evidence evaluation.