Reframing Perceptions in Restorative Dentistry: Evidence-Based Dentistry and Clinical Decision-Making.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The worldwide interest of both dentists and patients in esthetic dentistry has affected decision-making in dental practice. The aim of this study was to investigate contemporary dental practice in restorative dentistry and the relationship between evidence-based dentistry in caries research and decision-making in clinical practice in restorative dentistry.

Methods

The study was conducted through a structured questionnaire distributed randomly at the Jordanian Dental Association registered dentists in Jordan. The questionnaire aimed to clarify the degree of knowledge and practice of evidence-based dentistry in caries research the dentists hold regarding clinical decision-making in restorative dentistry.

Results

The majority of the surveyed dentists (77%) tre

SUBMITTER: Al-Asmar AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8741395 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature