Evidence and Orthodontics

Evidence and Orthodontics

The relationship between English and French is complicated by the abundance of false cognates found in each language. The word evidence, first appears in the XIV century, in both French and English literature and means: that which becomes visually apparent (from the Greek e’ idx, or from Latin ex-videre ‘‘to see’’); that which is perceived; that which is grasped by the mind; that which is obvio...

Interceptive Orthodontics — Current Evidence

Evidence-based orthodontics--how do I assess the evidence?

Attitudes, awareness, and barriers toward evidence-based practice in orthodontics.

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to evaluate the attitudes, awareness, and barriers toward evidence-based practice. METHODS A survey consisting of 35 questions pertaining to the use of scientific evidence in orthodontics was sent to 4771 members of the American Association of Orthodontists in the United States. Each respondent's age, attainment of a master's degree, and whether he o...

Orthodontics.

The Department of Orthodontics educates predoctoral, professional, and graduate students for careers as practicing dentists, orthodontists, researchers, and teachers. It delivers state-of-the-art treatment to its patients—adults, children, and adolescents with a range of orthodontic, craniofacial, and related issues. The department also conducts major research programs and receives significant ...