The July issue of the CDA Journal covers various topics related to evidence-based dentistry. This is the second of a two-part issue.

Evidence-Based Dentistry: A Clinician’s Perspective
A model for evidence-based dental practice is described in this paper. In this model, decision-making for the clinical decision and, ultimately, the treatment plan, is emphasized.
Janet Bauer, DDS, MSEd, MSPH, MBA; Sue Spackman, DDS; Francesco Chiappelli, PhD, MA; Paolo Prolo, MD; Richard Stevenson, DDS

Making Clinical Decisions Using a Clinical Practice Guideline
This paper simulates clinical decision-making processes using a clinical practice guideline and a conceptualized, knowledge management software for making clinical decisions.
Janet Bauer, DDS, MSEd, MSPH, MBA; Sue Spackman, DDS; Francesco Chiappelli, PhD, MA; Paolo Prolo, MD; and Richard Stevenson, DDS

The Translational Clinical Practice System: A Way to Implement the Evidence-based Approach in the Dental Office
A logical and straightforward way for clinicians to put together complex and frequently interwoven factors involved with patient care is described in this article, including specific clinical examples.
George K. Merijohn, DDS, and Michael G. Newman, DDS

Evidence-based Recommendations for the Use of Sealants
The authors discuss the available evidence for the use of sealants in the development of evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice.
Anne Reeves, MPH; Francesco Chiappelli, PhD, MA; and Olivia S. Cajulis, DDS

Commentary/
Preventing Dental Disease

Impressions/
Not Following the Law Can Cause Big Trouble

Dr. Bob/
What’s Super about the Market?
Robert E. Horseman, DDS

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