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Introduction - What is Evidence-Based Decision Making?
Is Evidence-Based practice a new term for an old concept?
Principles of EBDM
The Need for EBDM
Levels of Evidence
Evidence-Based Decision Making Skills and the 5-Step Process
Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Action
Applying the PICO Process
Structuring the PICO Question
Benefits of EBDM
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Evidence-Based Decision Making: Introduction and Formulating Good Clinical Questions

Jane L. Forrest, EdD, BSDH

Continuing Dental Education Units:  2 hours
Intended Audience:  Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students
Date Course Online:  Mar 01, 2008
Last Revision Date:  Jan 09, 2012
Course Expiration Date:  Jan 08, 2015

Introduction
Introduction

The primary learning objectives for this course are to:  1) increase your knowledge of evidence-based concepts, principles and skills, and 2) specifically how to formulate a good clinical question in order to find relevant evidence to answer that question.

When you complete a continuing education course on dentalcare.com, a form will come up that requests your name, address, etc.  If you are a member of the AGD, make sure to fill out the field that asks for your AGD membership number (if you are not an AGD member, leave blank).  When you hit submit, a copy of the "proof of completion" is e-mailed directly to the AGD and P&G.  For your records, make sure to print a copy of the "proof of completion" certificate.

Disclaimer:  Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice.  Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.


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Jane L. Forrest
Jane L. Forrest, EdD, BSDH
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Jane L. Forrest, EdD, BSDH

Dr. Forrest is the Chair of the Behavioral Science Section, Division of Dental Public Health and Pediatric Dentistry, at the University of Southern California Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, CA and is the Director of the National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice.  She is an internationally recognized author and presenter on Evidence-Based Decision Making (EBDM) and serves on the planning committee and as an instructor in the ADA's Evidence Based Dentistry Champion's Workshop.  Dr. Forrest is the lead co-author on a the book, "Evidence-Based Decision Making:  A Translational Guide for Dental Professionals" and has chapters published on EBDM in the recent editions of Clinical Periodontology and in the 4th edition Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice and serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.

 

In addition to EBDM, Dr. Forrest has developed curriculum and strategies to assist students and clinicians in learning proper body mechanics and is the co-author with Dr. Dylla on the 'Fit to Sit' and 'Body Basics' publications for dental hygienists, and the video podcast, "Six Components of Posture for the Dental Professional".

Email: jforrest@usc.edu

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement 

  • Jane Forrest has done consulting work for P&G.

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The Procter & Gamble Company is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.  ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at: http://www.ada.org/cerp

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The Procter & Gamble Company is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry.  The formal continuing education programs of this program provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership, and Membership Maintenance Credit.  Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement.  The current term of approval extends from 8/1/2009 to 7/31/2013.

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