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________ is a scientific, research-supported approach to decide dental hygiene interventions for the patient.
Evidence-based dental hygiene practice (EBDH)
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Evidence-based practice involves two fundamental principles:
- Patient care decisions are based on patient needs and preferences as well as scientific evidence.
- A hierarchy of weaker to stronger information sources.
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What is the purpose of Evidence-based dental hygiene practice (EBDH)?
- to answer clinical questions quickly and efficiently.
- Identify research-supported, best practice interventions that contribute to positive patient outcomes.
- Ensure application of the most up to date practice interventions in the deliver of patient care.
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Evidence-Based Decision-Making model for the Dental Hygiene Practice
______ Review of relevant and current clinical research of high quality identities best-practice treatment choices.... cultural, religious, capabilities
scientific evidence
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Evidence-Based Decision-Making model for the Dental Hygiene Practice
______ the patients needs, wants, and expectations are considered, respected, and weighed.
patient preferences or values
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Evidence-Based Decision-Making model for the Dental Hygiene Practice
___ the unique and specific particulars of each patient are considered... age, health concerns, disease state
Clinical/ patient circumstances
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Evidence-Based Decision-Making model for the Dental Hygiene Practice
____ The clinical skill and experiences of the clinician enhance the ability to identify quickly the patients health, risk, needs, and potential for various interventions.
Clinicians experience and judgement
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A variety of skills are needed to implement evidence-based dental hygiene practice (EBDH) into everyday clinical practice which include:
- Understand EBDH practice
- Follow a systematic approach
- Read and understand research
- Be computer literate
- Embrace self-directed learning
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A _____ method is required to identify and select research findings and other scientific-based information related to a particular patients oral and systemic health .
systematic
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What are the steps for a systematic approach to evidence-based dental hygiene practice?
- Step 1 Determine clinical issue
- Step 2 Develop researchable question
- Step 3 Conduct search for evidence
- Step 4 Analyze evidence
- Step 5 Apply Evidence
- Step 6 Evaluate patient outcomes
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