Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice

1.1 Why Evidence-Based Practice?; 1.2 Key Definitions; 1.3 The EBP/EBD Model; 1.4 Evidence-Based Dentistry vs Evidence-Based Medicine

2.1 From Information Need to Clinical Question; 2.2 PICO and Other Frameworks; 2.3 Types of Clinical Questions; 2.4 Examples in Dentistry

3.1 Primary vs Secondary Evidence ; 3.2 Study Designs – Basic Overview; 3.3 Hierarchy of Evidence; 3.4 Key Evidence Sources in Dentistry

4.1 Introduction to Databases & Information Sources ; 4.2 Basic Search Skills; 4.3 Search Operators & Filters; 4.4 Managing Search Results; 4.5 Hands-On Exercises (Skills Component)

5.1 Core Appraisal Concepts; 5.2 Critical Appraisal Frameworks; 5.3 Appraising Different Study Types – Overview; 5.4 Judging Applicability

6.1 Describing Data & Outcomes; 6.2 Measures of Effect (Therapy/Prevention); 6.3 Diagnostic Test Concepts; 6.4 Uncertainty in Results; 6.5 Reading Simple Evidence Tables & Forest Plots

7.1 From Paper to Patient; 7.2 Shared Decision-Making; 7.3 Clinical Guidelines & Pathways; 7.4 Barriers & Facilitators to EBP in Dentistry

8.1 Examples from Core Dental Disciplines; 8.2 Preventive & Community Dentistry Examples; 8.3 Local & Regional Evidence

9.1 Research Ethics Basics; 9.2 Publication & Academic Integrity; 9.3 Conflicts of Interest & Industry Influence; 9.4 Equity, Diversity & Global Evidence

10.1 Developing as a Lifelong Learner; 10.2 Clinical Audit & Quality Improvement (Intro); 10.3 Reflective Practice