EVIDENCE BASED DENTISTRY   [Archived Catalog]
2020-2021 Graduate & Professional Studies Catalog
   

CDENT 5116 - EVIDENCE BASED DENTISTRY


Minimum Credits: 2
Maximum Credits: 2
In this course, students will be introduced to concepts of Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) as a foundation for developing high-quality evidence-based treatment decisions. The course presents quantitative thinking concepts (biostatistics) with an emphasis on developing the skills required to become an evidence-based practitioner (including critical thinking, asking clinical questions, searching for relevant evidence, assessing quality of evidence, using evidence to assist in clinical decision-making). Students will have an opportunity for hands-on experience in searching online literature for evidence. Assessing evidence quality and its relation to clinical care will be addressed. This course includes small group practice (using Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) groups in most sessions), lectures, and class discussions.
Academic Career: Dental Medicine
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: Grad Letter Grade


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