Principles of evidence-based dental practice (EBDP).

Assessment of the status of dental services in Iran (2018)

Background: The purpose of this report was to review the status of dental care provision in the world and Iran. Methods: Using the available data and information related to the status of dental services in Iran, such as the results of important national studies, including household income cost, utilization studies, etc., the system of dental services provision in Iran was evaluated and the weak...

What is evidence based dentistry?

The insurmountable mass of literature and lectures that the modern practitioner is exposed to has created problems. The resolution of often contradictory information is not easy to discern. Evidence based dentistry presents guidelines to determine the validity of the results and whether they can be applied to clinical practice. This article introduces the reader to the basic principles to be us...

Nurses’ perceptions of evidence-based practice: a quantitative study at a teaching hospital in Iran

  Background :Evidence-based practice (EBP) provides nurses a method to use critically appraised and scientifically proven evidence for delivering quality health care and the best decision that leads to quality outcomes. The purpose of this study was to measure the practice, attitude and knowledge/skill of evidence-based practice of nurses in a teaching hospital in Iran.   Methods : This cross-...

A Reflection on Research, Theory, Evidence-based Practice, and Quality Improvement

Nicotine Replacement Therapy in Dental Settings: An Exploratory Survey in ‎Bangalore City, India

Background: Smoking and other forms of tobacco use remain the most significant worldwide public health problem. The dental practice is being identified as potential location for smoking cessation activity. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) promotes the chances of tobacco cessation, however, evidence related to prescription of the NRT in dental settings is lacking. This study aimed to assess an...