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Accessing MEDLINE from the dental office

K P Ahluwalia1, W P Lang

  • 1Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland, USA.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|April 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Dentists can now access online biomedical information through MEDLINE, a comprehensive database. Evaluating access methods, training, and software is crucial for effective utilization of this dental resource.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Informatics
  • Dental Information Science

Background:

  • Electronic access to biomedical information is increasingly available.
  • MEDLINE is a significant database from the National Library of Medicine with over 7.5 million references.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform dentists about the availability and methods of accessing the MEDLINE database.
  • To guide dentists in selecting the most suitable mode for MEDLINE access.

Main Methods:

  • Discusses on-line and local CD-ROM access options for MEDLINE.
  • Highlights key factors for dentists to consider when choosing an access method.

Main Results:

  • MEDLINE offers extensive biomedical references accessible electronically.
  • Successful utilization depends on careful evaluation of access parameters.

Conclusions:

  • Dentists should assess equipment, training, database scope, software usability, and documentation.
  • Informed selection of MEDLINE access enhances information retrieval for dental professionals.

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