Basic Skills for Evidence Based Dentistry

Course Code

G 004.

Learning Mode

Presentation and Hands-on workshop.

Level

Knowledge and Practical Skills.

Duration

Four Days.

Credit hours

18 Credits.

Academic Organization

MIU.

Limit

30 Candidates.

Tuition Fees

Sponsored by MIU.

Date

from 11/2/2014 to 19/2/2014.

Course Overview

This is an introductory course to evidence based practice. Understanding the principles of evidence based practice will enable participants to apply the skills they acquired through the workshops to systematically check research evidence by critical appraisal. Participants will learn how to integrate concepts of evidence based practice in dental health care settings.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course attendees should be able to:

• perceive the importance of evidence based practice in health care settings.
  
  
• explain the principles of evidence based practice, including systematic reviews.
  
  
• evaluate the reporting quality of published literature through critical reading.
  
  
• apply different types of critical appraisal checklists according to types of studies.

Course Contents

Presenters/Instructors

Dr. Attera Ahmed, MSc Dental Public Health,Assistant Lecturer, Pedodontic and Dental Public Health Department,Misr International University.