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Evidence-Based Practice in Dentistry and OMFS: KAP Study
Thangala Venugopal1, Sunil Neminath Khot2, Heena Dixit Tiwari3
1Department of Conservative and Endodontics, Nimra Institute of Dental Sciences, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Background:
Evidence-based practice (EBP) in dentistry and oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) is essential for improving patient outcomes. Despite global emphasis, its implementation in clinical settings remains inconsistent in India.
Aim:
To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding EBP among dental and OMFS professionals across various Indian states.
Materials And Methods:
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 2,634 dental professionals using a structured, pre-validated questionnaire. The survey included questions on EBP awareness, use of research tools, clinical application, and patient communication. Descriptive statistics were used, and associations were analyzed using Chi-square and ANOVA, with P < 0.05 considered significant.
Results:
Of the respondents, 87.93% were aware of EBP, and 66.32% knew how to access research databases. While 84.25% believed EBP should be a core clinical component, only 57.06% regularly consulted research before treatment, and 55.73% discussed evidence-based options with patients. OMFS postgraduates had significantly higher knowledge and practice scores (P = 0.003, 0.017). Barriers included lack of time (74%), limited access (61%), and insufficient training (59%).
Conclusion:
Despite favorable attitudes, the practical use of EBP remains limited. Institutional support, improved access to resources, and formal training are necessary to bridge the knowledge-practice gap.
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