The challenges of transferring evidence-based dentistry into practice
Kao, R.T.
Texas Dental Journal 128(2): 193-199
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0040-4284 PMID: 21473247 Document Number: 655268
The goal of evidence-based dentistry is to help practitioners provide their patients with optimal care. This is achieved by integrating sound research evidence with personal clinical expertise and patient values to determine the best course of treatment. Though clinicians embrace this concept, its implementation in clinical practice has been slow. In this paper, barriers against the implementation of evidence-based care are examined and possible solutions are offered.