Evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is based on three important domains: the best available scientific evidence, a dentist's clinical skill and judgment, and each individual patient's needs and preferences. This course focuses on how EDB differs from a traditional approach to making clinical decisions, explains how EBD incorporates evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences, and covers the basics of research design, levels of evidence, statistical concepts and the limitations of published research. Note: This course costs $49 for ADA members. 

Cochrane Evidence Essentials is a free online resource offering an introduction to health evidence, and how to use it to make informed health choices. Note: Login is required to participate in training.

When conducting research, evidence-based practice is a method for framing clinical questions that will help yield optimal search results. PubMed.gov is a free research tool from the National Library of Medicine. This free course will show you how to use evidence-based practice when searching clinical questions using PubMed®.