Journal of Isfahan Dental School

The Usage of Evidence-Based Dentistry Among Postgraduate Student of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Document Type : مقاله‌های پژوهشی

Authors

1 Associate Professor, Oral Public Department Health, Dental Material Research Center, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

2 Dental Student, Student Research Committee, Dental School, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Introduction:Our current era is the age of information exploration and innovation that has given us a good opportunity to use evidence-based information, so this study aimed to evaluate the use of Evidence-Based Dentistry in Isfahan Dental School in 2018. 
Materials and Methods:The sampling method of this study was census and, the number of faculty assistants was 50. The method of collecting this information was through a questionnaire Regarding fulfillment of ethical manners in this study, participants were not required to mention their names and personal characteristics, and only if they consented participate in the study, a questionnaire was provided to them. Man withny analysis and Spear man correlation were used to evaluate the relation between EBD (Evidence Based Dentistry) according to their gender.
Results: In the current evaluation, it was observed that 19 dentists (36.5%) were female and 33 (63.5%) were male. Most residents (63.5%) sometimes use evidence-based dentistry, 11 cases (21.2%) rarely and 8 cases (15.3%) using this technique always. About the frequency distribution of resources used by residents to answer questions in dealing with patients, the highest frequency (65.4%) was related to "textbooks or questions from clinical teachers" as well as "translated reference books" and the least Frequency (13.5%) was related to "Search other databases".
Conclusion: Based on the findings in this section, the use of evidence-based medicine among residents is low.
Keywords: Dentistry, Evidence-based medicine, Dental student.

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Journal of Isfahan Dental School
Volume 17, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
August 2021
Pages 313-320