This article informs readers of a method of implementing evidence-based dentistry in practice. Following these steps, practitioners should be able to use this skill in an efficient manner. The importance of evidence-based dentistry and its relevance to situations encountered in everyday practice is also highlighted. Clinical relevance: This article highlights a series of steps to be followed by practitioners to ensure that treatment provided is supported by the most recent, good quality evidence.
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Clin Oral Investig
January 2025
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 2227 - Cidade Universitária, São Paulo, 05508-000, Brazil.
Objectives: This study evaluates the selective outcome reporting (SOR) in clinical trials on antibiotic use in third molar surgeries. It explores how SOR may bias results and affect systematic reviews, potentially leading to misinterpretations of intervention efficacy.
Materials And Methods: A search was conducted on "ClinicalTrials.
Nat Sci Sleep
December 2024
Department of Cardiology, Beijing Anzhen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, People's Republic of China.
Objective: There is a connection between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD), but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. This study aims to evaluate the correlation between OSA-related nocturnal hypoxemia parameters and CMD.
Methods: This is an observational, single-center study that included patients who underwent polysomnography and coronary angiography during hospitalization.
BMC Oral Health
January 2025
Department of Endodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Background: Endodontic file fractures are common complications of root canal treatment, and requires removal via specialized techniques such as endodontic microsurgery when the file beyond the apical foramen. It is often challenging to precisely and minimally remove a fractured file. Recently the use of dental autonomous robotic system (ATR) has shown promise in precisely and minimally in dental surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClin Teach
February 2025
UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia.
Community-based dental education (CBDE) is essential for equipping dental students with the practical skills required for independent practice while simultaneously addressing the oral health needs of the community through real-world experiential learning. The success of CBDE initiatives rely on effective collaboration across stakeholders, including educational institutions, community organisations, and students, to address both faculty educational goals and community oral health needs. This paper introduces a practical toolbox to support CBDE program implementation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Health Monit
December 2024
Robert Koch Institute, Department of Epidemiology and Health Monitoring, Berlin, Germany.
Background: Needs-based care is a central concern of healthcare policy. A European comparison of the utilisation of medical services can help to assess national data and identify the need for action.
Methods: This article describes indicators on the utilisation of outpatient and inpatient services, medical examinations and the use of medicines from the third wave of the European Health Interview Survey (EHIS 3) and compares the results from Germany with the European averages.
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