How Evidence-Based Dentistry Has Shaped the Practice of Oral Medicine

摘要

Evidence-based medicine has existed as a concept for many years, gaining recognition and respect especially in the past few decades. From its first appearance in the literature, the term "evidence-based medicine" quickly gained prominence, inspiring reviews and Clinical Practice Guidelines focused on using available, carefully gathered proof to define recommendations. These works have defined recommendations for and against medications, surgical interventions, management practices, and diagnostic testing modalities, and they have equally focused scientific awareness on areas in which convincing evidence does not yet exist.