SP-23 - Educator Forum- Things I Wish I Knew: Secret Pathways to Promotion

As clinicians – educators - researchers, we are responsible for implementing current evidence-based treatments. Therefore, it becomes critical that we understand what evidence-based practice really means. Not all evidence is created equal and not every conclusion of an article should be implemented. Critically interpreting evidence becomes a valuable part of the clinician’s responsibilities. This lecture will introduce the principles of evidence-based dentistry, how to develop, critically evaluate and implement scientific evidence into day-to-day practice and apply these principles to making the right decisions
The lecture will also cover essential information and tips on how to publish scholarly products in the scientific dental literature.
A discussion will follow, aimed for individuals who are interested in becoming reviewers for scientific dental journals. It will describe the review process emphasizing important steps and practical tips on how to become a good manuscript reviewer.
We will also talk about main aspects of academic promotion, how to get better prepared for it, and what it entails.