Staying up-to-date
…
for the next 35-40 years
Challenge of the profession/al
Types of information directed at clinicians
Types of information directed at clinicians
Effectiveness and outcomes research
Effectiveness and outcomes research
Does dissemination of information change behavior?
Does dissemination of information change behavior?
How does profession
influence behavior?
Modes of professional influence
Modes of professional influence
Modes of professional influence
Systematic reviews in dentistry
Use of the “systematic review” as alternative in dentistry
RCT’s – influence clinician’s behavior?
NIH Consensus Conferences pertaining to dentistry
Clinical practice guidelines (CPG)
PHS guidelines on treating tobacco use
Clinical practice guidelines (CPG)
Do you or does someone in your office
routinely ask/advise/assess…
Do you or does someone in your office
routinely assist…
Do you or does someone in your office
routinely arrange…
Overall, how would you rate your
knowledge:
How confident are you in your ability
to: