Teresa Marshall, Ph.D, RDN/LDN
The University of Iowa College of Dentistry & Dental Clinics
Analia Veitz- Keenan, D.D.S.
NYU College of Dentistry
Jaana Gold, D.D.S.
University of Florida College of Dentistry
Since evidence-based practice was introduced, its clinical relevance has been debated. Evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is an essential component of dental practice as reflected by accreditation requirements. How do we ensure that EBD is applied to clinical decision making and patient care? As with other topics, a disconnect between didactic education and clinical practice exists – how do we incorporate evidence into clinical instruction? And keep faculty up to date? These presentations will share strategies to incorporate EBD into clinical practice at different schools and in practice. Examples of training and mentoring dental students to further EBD skills will be discussed.