فهرست نشریات علمی دسترسی آزاد ایران

Aim: Evidence‑based dentistry (EBD) is an approach to oral health that requires theapplication and examination of relevant scientific data related to the patient’s oral healthand his priorities. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice ofdental students of Isfahan about EBD. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study,168 dental students in 3 final years of their education who engaged in clinical practice byconsensus sampling were recruited. For data collection, a validated questionnaire was used.The questionnaire was consisted of demographic questions and some questions aboutfour issues: Knowledge of self‑assess (KSA), evidence‑based practice, actual knowledgeand attitude about EBD. Data were analyzed with t‑test, one‑way ANOVA, Chi‑square, andlinear regression with SPSS 16. Results: One hundred and thirty‑six students from 168students were filled the questionnaire. The mean of KSA was 13 ± 4.3, mean of usageof useful references in EBD was 16.9 ± 7.6. One‑third of students were studied their lastarticle in last 6 months before. The mean of actual knowledge and attitude was 7.4 ± 2.3and 24 ± 3.8, respectively. The relation between 4 main issues was significant (P < 0.05).Conclusion: By considering overall interest and positive attitude toward learning EBD indental students, it is highly recommended that practical educational courses about EBDbe planned by dental faculties.