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J Dent Educ. 69(11): 1251-1256 2005
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Evidence-Based Dentistry

Utilization of Evidence-Based Informational Resources for Clinical Decisions Related to Posterior Composite Restorations

Reem N. Haj-Ali, B.D.S., D.D.S., M.S.; Mary P. Walker, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Cynthia S. Petrie, D.D.S., M.S.; Karen Williams, Ph.D.; Tabitha Strain, B.S.

Key words: survey, evidence-based dentistry, dental education

Submitted for publication 03/30/05; accepted 07/27/05

The purpose of this study was to characterize evidence-based informational resources utilization patterns of a sample of general dentists with respect to clinical decisions regarding posterior composite restorations. A stratified random sample of general practitioners belonging to the Academy of General Dentistry (n=2880) was mailed a questionnaire that elicited information about practice characteristics and informational resources used for clinical decision making related to posterior composite restorations. Six hundred ninety-nine dentists responded (24 percent response rate). Use of evidence-based (EB) resources (journals and online data bases) was low for all respondents (14 percent) for all levels of experience; however, more experienced clinicians were more likely to use EB resources than recent graduates. AGD Master-level members were significantly more likely to use EB resources than their counterparts (p<.05). Within the limitation of this study, current patterns suggest a low reliance on evidence-based informational resources in the practice of clinical dentistry.




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