Evidence-Based Concepts

EBDM Book

EBDM Resources Book and Faculty Toolkit

• Teach students EB skills required for practice
• Document students' progression
• Rubrics, cases, application assignments
• CODA standards specified for each chapter
• Toolkit for Instructors

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EB Journals

These journals primarily provide critical summaries of both primary and secondary research articles. An overview of the research study and commentary is provided. The commentary typically addresses how well the study was conducted, the level of evidence, and the clinical application.

• EBD – Evidence Based Dentistry: http://www.nature.com/ebd/index.html?foxtrotcallback=true
• Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-evidence-based-dental-practice/

Plain Language Summaries

These are short (2-3 pages), easy-to-read summaries of the key points of the evidence that can help patients interpret and use scientific evidence.

• Medline Plus: https://medlineplus.gov
• Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews: www.cochranelibrary.com
• ADA CEBD: http://ebd.ada.org/en/evidence/plain-language-summaries