Evidence-Based Dentistry — NDEB AFK MCQ
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Correct answer: B — To integrate the best available scientific evidence with clinical expertise and patient values and preferences
Evidence-based dentistry (EBD), as defined by the ADA and CDA, integrates three pillars: (1) the best available scientific evidence (from systematic reviews, RCTs, and other studies); (2) the dentist's clinical expertise and judgement; and (3) the patient's values, preferences, and circumstances. EBD does not replace clinical judgement but informs it. Systematic reviews and meta-analyses sit at the top of the evidence hierarchy.
Reference: Sackett DL – Evidence-Based Medicine, 1996; CDA – EBD Position Statement