Evidence-based dentistry: An overview

An overview of evidence-based dentistry research.

If the charge of EBD is to help dentists understand the rationale for the things they do and why they do them [2], then EBD “research data” must include cost analysis input from practicing dentists. I am a practicing dentist and the motivation to write this paper is to discuss information that will affect EBD relative to the cost(s) of service(s). Unlike medical care, and I will talk about this...

History of dentistry: an overview.

Dentistry and Dental Surgery are practically synonymous. The trail of evolution of Dentistry from scratch in the antiquity to one of the most developed disciplines of modern medical sciences over the centuries is exciting, interesting and thoughtful. This short article will try to tell that tale.

Bruxism in Dentistry - an Overview

Although not a life-threatening condition, chronic bruxism often impairs the quality of life of affected individuals. In advanced stages, the condition might be accompanied by tooth sensitivity, abrasion, fractures, mobility, or loss, dental caries, alveolar bone loss, headaches, earaches and adverse cumulative, irreversible effect on dental implants and aesthetic restorations. Diminished facia...

Evidence-based dentistry: prognosis.

The Status of Evidence-Based Dentistry in Iran

 Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) is very limitedly known in Iran, and has been defined as an approach to oral healthcare that requires the judicious integration of systemic assessments of clinically relevant scientific evidences, related to patient’s history and oral and medical conditions, with dentist’s clinical expertise and patient’s treatment needs and preferences. (1...