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High PCR Copy-Counts of Periodontal Pathogens in Saliva are Associated with Periodontal Disease Status

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Salivary infectious agents and periodontal disease status.Saygun I, Nizam SI, Keskiner N, Bal V, Kubar A, Acikel C, et al.J Periodont Res 2011:46:235-9.Reviewer: Paul I. Eke, PhD, MPH, PhDPurpose/Question: To determine if salivary counts of 6 periodontal pathogens and Epstein-Barr virus could distinguish between persons with periodontal health, gingivitis, chronic periodontitis, and aggressive periodontitisSource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Cross-sectional studyLevel of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Flapless Dental Implant Surgery may Improve Hard and Soft Tissue Outcomes

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: A 1-year prospective clinical study of soft tissue conditions and marginal bone changes around dental implants after flapless implant surgery.Jeong S-M, Choi B-H, Kim J, Xuan F, Lee D-H, Mo DY, et al.Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Endod 2011;111:41-6.Reviewer: Richard Oliver, BDS, BSc, PhD, FDSRCPS, FDS(OS)RCPSPurpose/Question: To evaluate the soft tissue and marginal bone levels after 1 year around dental implants placed using flapless surgerySource of Funding: Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF) funded by the Korean GovernmentType of Study/Design: Case seriesLevel of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case...

Computer-Aided Designed/Computer-Assisted Manufactured (CAD/CAM) All-Ceramic Crowns Appear to Perform Better than All-Composite Resin Crowns Following the First 3 Years of Placement

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Computer-aided designed/computer-assisted manufactured composite resin versus ceramic single-tooth restorations: a 3-year clinical study.Vanoorbeek S, Vandamme K, Lijnen I, Naert I.Int J Prosthodont 2010;23(3):223-30.Reviewer: J. Robert Kelly, DDS, MS, DMedScPurpose/Question: To ascertain the 3-year success and survival rates of all-composite resin and all-ceramic single-tooth restorations manufactured with a CAD/CAM systemSource of Funding: GC Corporation Europe and UNI-DENT University Hospitals Dental Laboratories, Leuven, Belgium, provided some support for this studyType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Ev...

Using Toluidine Blue as an Adjunct to Oral Visual Cancer Screening Among High-Risk Individuals may Lead to Increased Detection of Oral Submucous Fibrosis

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: A community-based RCT for oral cancer screening with toluidine blue.Su WW, Yen AM, Chiu SY, Chen TH.J Dent Res 2010;89(9):933-7.Reviewer: Mark D. Macek, DDS, DrPHPurpose/Question: Does using toluidine blue as an adjunctive tool for oral visual cancer screening lead to higher detection rates of oral premalignant lesions among high-risk populations?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Randomized controlled trialLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Female and Older Adult Patients (age ≥ 21 Years) had Slower Recovery After Third-Molar Surgery Compared with Males and Younger Adults in a US Study

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Recovery after third-molar surgery: the effects of age and sex.Phillips C, Gelesko S, Proffit WR, White RP Jr.Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;138(6):700.e1-8Reviewers: Poramate Pitak-Arnnop, DDS, PGDipClinSc (OMS), MSc, PhD, DScNiels Christian Pausch, MD, DMD, PhDPurpose/Question: To assess the effects of age and gender on quality-of-life recovery after third-molar surgery in patients treated in either community practices or academic centersSource of Funding: The Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Foundation, the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the Dental Foundation of North AmericaType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade:...

Low-Dose Doxycycline Plus Additional Therapies may Lower Systemic Inflammation in Postmenopausal Women with Periodontitis

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: The effect of subantimicrobial-dose–doxycycline periodontal therapy on serum biomarkers of systemic inflammation: a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled clinical trial.Payne JB, Golub LM, Stoner JA, Lee H-M, Reinhardt RA, Sorsa T, Slepian MJ.J Am Dent Assoc 2011;142;262-73.Reviewer: Walter A. Bretz, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: To determine whether long-term subantimicrobial-dose–doxycycline (SDD) periodontal therapy could reduce serum biomarkers of systemic inflammation and improve lipid profiles in postmenopausal women who have systemic osteopenia and chronic periodontitisSource of Funding: NIH/NIDCR grant R01DE012872.Type of Study/Design: Randomized controlled trialLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented eviden...

Orthognathic Surgical Treatment may Produce Improved Temporomandibular Functional Status in Adults with Pretreatment Dysfunction

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Factors of importance for the functional outcome in orthognathic surgery patients: a prospective study of 118 patients.Øland J, Jensen J, Melsen B.J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2010;68:2221-31.Reviewer: Michael D. Martin, DMD, MSD, MPH, MA, PhDPurpose/Question: To examine the effect of orthognathic surgery on perceived and clinically assessed functional (TMJ-related) status in addition to patients’ satisfaction with function after treatmentSource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Zinc-Replacement Therapy may not Reduce Oral Pain in Patients with Zinc-Deficient Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS)

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Zinc deficiency may be a cause of burning mouth syndrome as zinc replacement therapy has therapeutic effects.Cho GS, Han MW, Lee B, Roh J, Choi S, Cho K, et al.J Oral Pathol Med 2010;39(9):722-7.Reviewers: Vinodh Bhoopathi, BDS, MPH, DScD, Ana Karina Mascarenhas, BDS, MPH, DrPHPurpose/Question: In patients with BMS and low serum zinc levels, does zinc-replacement therapy reduce pain? Authors using an animal model also attempted to demonstrate a causal relationship between BMS and zinc deficiencySource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Randomized controlled trialLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Den...

Glycemic Control is not Related to Postextraction Healing in Patients with Diabetes

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: The relationship of glycemic control to the outcomes of dental extractions.Aronovich S, Skope L, Kelly J, Kyriakides T.J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2010;68:2955-61.Reviewer: Kaumudi Joshipura, BDS, MS, ScDPurpose/Question: To determine whether glycemic control among patients with diabetes influences healing after tooth extractionSource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Blood Loss Following Orthognathic Surgery Varies Widely and Sometimes Transfusions are Needed

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Blood loss in orthognathic surgery: a systematic review.Piñeiro-Aguilar A, Somoza-Martín M, Gandara-Rey JM, García-García A.J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2011;69(3):885-92.Reviewer: Thomas B. Dodson, DMD, MPHPurpose/Question: To determine the range of information available to help surgeons better prepare themselves, their patients, and the auxiliary support for orthognathic surgery and transfusion requirementsSource of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening (S...

Administration of Articaine Anesthesia may Lead to Superior Profound Pulpal Anesthesia Compared with Lidocaine in Adult Patients

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: The pulpal anesthetic efficacy of articaine versus lidocaine in dentistry: a meta-analysis.Brandt RG, Anderson PF, McDonald NJ, Sohn W, Peters MC.J Am Dent Assoc 2011;42(5):493-504.Reviewer: Khaled Balto, BDS, DMScPurpose/Question: Does articaine anesthesia in the management of irreversible pulpitis result in superior pain control compared with the traditionally used lidocaine?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis of dataLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Resin-Modified Glass-Ionomer Cement (RM-GIC) may Provide Greater Caries Preventive Effect Compared with Composite Resin, but High-Quality Studies are Needed

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Caries-preventive effect of resin-modified glass-ionomer cement (RM-GIC) versus composite resin: a quantitative systematic review.Yengopal V, Mickenautsch S.Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2011;12(1):5-14.Reviewer: David G. Pendrys, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: Does light-cured resin-modified glass-ionomer cement provide a better caries preventive effect as compared with composite resin?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength Of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent, limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

The Effectiveness of Lasers to Reduce Dentinal Hypersensitivity Remains Unclear

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Effectiveness of laser in dentinal hypersensitivity treatment: a systematic review.Sgolastra F, Petrucci A, Gatto R, Monaco A.J Endod 2011;37(3):297-303.Reviewer: Asbjorn Jokstad, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: Do patients with dentinal hypersensitivity subjected to laser light application compared to placebo “light experience” reduced hypersensitivity or any adverse outcomes?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Stepwise Excavation may Enhance Pulp Preservation in Permanent Teeth Affected by Dental Caries

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Ways of enhancing pulp preservation by stepwise excavation—a systematic review.Hayashi M, Fujitani M, Yamaki C, Momoi Y.J Dent 2011;39(2):95-107. Epub 2010 Dec 3.Reviewer: Lars Bjørndal, DDS, PhD, Dr OdontPurpose/Question: To determine the clinical effectiveness of stepwise excavation for pulp preservationSource of Funding: Japanese Society of Conservative DentistryType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evience: Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Essential Oil Mouthwash (EOMW) may be Equivalent to Chlorhexidine (CHX) for Long-Term Control of Gingival Inflammation but CHX Appears to Perform Better Than EOMW in Plaque Control

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Essential oils compared to chlorhexidine with respect to plaque and parameters of gingival inflammation: a systematic review.Van Leeuwen MPC, Slot DE, Van der Weijden GA.J Periodontol 2011 Feb;82(2):174-94. Epub 2010 Nov 2.Reviewer: Anthony L. Neely, DDS, MDentSc, PhDPurpose/Question: To determine whether essential oil mouthwash is comparable to chlorhexidine gluconate with respect to reducing plaque and gingival inflammation and promoting calculus accumulation and extrinsic stainingSource of Funding: Some support came from the Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam, University of Amsterdam and VU University AmsterdamType of Study Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis of dataLevel of Evidence: Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evid...

There is no Difference with Regard to Hard and/or Soft Tissue Safety Between Oscillating-Rotating Powered Brushes and Manual Toothbrushes

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Safety of oscillating-rotating powered brushes compared to manual toothbrushes: a systematic review.Van der Weijden FA, Campbell SL, Dörfer CE, González-Cabezas C, Slot DE.J Periodontol 2011;82(1):5-24.Reviewers: Nada J. Farsi, BDS, MSc, Belinda Nicolau, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: To compare the soft and/or hard tissue safety between manual and oscillating-rotating brushes through a systematic review of the pertinent literatureSource of Funding: Industry (Procter & Gamble)Type of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade A: Consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

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JEBDP Improves Grading System and Adopts Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy Grading (SORT) for Guidelines and Systematic Reviews∗

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The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice (JEBDP) is adopting the SORT as its method to better evaluate guideline recommendations and the results from systematic reviews (). (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Statement of Purpose and Methods

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By reviewing hundreds of original articles from journals published throughout the world, The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice will provide readers with the best, most current clinical information available—information that will improve the outcomes of clinical procedures. (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Editorial Board

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Response

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We thank the authors for their response and views on randomization in clinical trials. Although their study was a randomized trial, it was primarily designed to answer research questions on nutritional changes, not dental caries rates. Therefore, it would be prudent to demonstrate comparability between the control and intervention groups with regard to well-known risk indicators for dental caries, including enamel hypoplasia and oral hygiene. Comparability between the cohorts at the beginning and end of the study should also be shown, as there was loss of research subjects during the period of investigation. (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Effect of a Nutritional Intervention on Childhood Caries: Reply to Seow

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As reviewed by Seow in a recent edition of the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, we conducted and reported a randomized clinical trial that demonstrated that nutritional advice during the first year of life decreases the incidence and severity of caries at 4 years of age in a low-income community. As randomization led to homogeneous comparison groups, we were surprised at the commentary accompanying the review, which criticized our study for its “lack of control for confounding variables, which affects the interpretation of the findings.” (p. 61). Further, this critique gave special emphasis to the fact that we did not adjust for hypoplasia and plaque control in our analyses. The commentary seemed more directed to an observational study than a randomized trial. (Source: The Jo...

A Number of Variables, Including Age, Education, Smoking Habits, and Body Mass Index, are Associated with the Frequency of Amalgam Restorations in a Norwegian Pregnant Population

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Exposure to dental amalgam restorations in pregnant women.Lygre GB, Björkman L, Haug K, Skjærven R, Helland V.Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2010;38:460-9.Reviewer: Hoda M. Abdellatif, BDS, MPH, Dr PHPurpose/Question: What factors are potentially associated with the frequency of amalgam fillings among pregnant women?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Gingival Recession is Likely Associated with Tongue Piercings

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Association between periodontal condition and use of tongue piercing: A case-control study.Pires IL, Cota LO, Oliviera AC, Costa JE, Costa FO.J Clin Periodontol 2010;37(8):712-8.Reviewer: Mark A. Reynolds, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: To assess the relation between tongue piercings (jewelry), including other potential risk factors, and periodontal conditions such as gingival recession.Source of Funding: No external source of fundingType of Study/Design: Cross-sectional studyLevel of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

The Relationship Between Birth Weight and Growth with Caries Development in Young Children Remains Uncertain

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Article Title And Bibliographic Information: Is there a relationship between birth weight and subsequent growth on the development of dental caries at 5 years of age? A cohort study.Kay EJ, Northstone K, Ness A, Duncan K, Crean SJ.Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2010;38:408-14.Reviewers: Bruce A. Dye, DDS, MPH, Cynthia L. Ogden, PhD, MRPPurpose/Question: Do height and weight at birth and subsequent growth affect caries development?Source of Funding: Partial support through Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children from the UK Medical Research Council, the Wellcome Trust, and the University of BristolType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Bas...

Diet may be Associated with the Detection of Cariogenic Bacteria in Children with Early Childhood Caries

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Diet and caries-associated bacteria in severe early childhood caries.Palmer CA, Kent R Jr, Loo CY, Hughes CV, Stutius E, Pradhan N, et al.J Dent Res 2010;89(11):1224-9.Reviewer: Anne L. Hague, PhD, MS, RD, LD, RDH, CLTPurpose/Question: Can dietary factors that focus on frequency of foods, categorized by putative cariogenicity, be used to differentiate between children with and without severe early childhood caries (S-ECC)? Are dietary factors/habits associated with the detection of caries-associated bacteria?Source of Funding: US Public Health Service grants from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Faculty PhD grant from Umeả University, Sweden, and an intern fellowship from Tufts School ...

Periodontitis and Dental Caries Occur Together

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Prevalence and simultaneous occurrence of periodontitis and dental caries.Mattila PT, Niskanen MC, Vehkalahti MM, Nordblad A, Knuuttila ML.J Clin Periodontol 2010;37(11):962-7.Reviewer: Anwar T. Merchant, ScD, MPH, DMDPurpose/Question: To evaluate the simultaneous occurrence of periodontitis and dental caries in the Finnish population.Source of Funding: Finland National Institute for Health and Welfare; partly supported by the Finnish Dental Society Apollonia and the Finnish Dental AssociationType of Study/Design: Cross-sectional studyLevel of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Direct Composite Buildup can be a Treatment Option to Improve Tooth Shape Irregularity

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Recontouring teeth and closing diastemas with direct composite buildups: a clinical evaluation of survival and quality parameters.Wolff D, Kraus T, Schach C, Pritsch M, Mente J, Staehle HJ, Ding P.J Dent 2010;38(12):1001-9.Reviewers: Michiko Makino, DDS, PhD, Toru Naito, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: To ascertain the long-term clinical success of direct composite resin buildup to restore the irregularity of tooth shape.Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Similar Outcomes in the Use of 4 Different Sedation Techniques for Pediatric Dental Surgery

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: A comparison of four sedation techniques for pediatric dental surgery.Heard C, Smith J, Creighton P, Joshi P, Feldman D, Lerman J.Paediatr Anaesth 2010;20(10):924-30.Reviewer: Rodrigo López, DDS, PhD, Dr. OdontPurpose/Question: To assess the efficacy and side effects of 4 sedation techniques in pediatric dental surgery using a prospective nonrandomized design.Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Rinsing with Fluoride Toothpaste Slurry may Prevent Dental Caries in Orthodontic Patients

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Modified fluoride toothpaste technique reduces caries in orthodontic patients: a longitudinal, randomized clinical trial.Al Mulla AH, Kharsa SA, Birkhed D.Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;138(3):285-91.Reviewer: Joana Cunha-Cruz, PhDPurpose/Question: What is the caries incidence of orthodontic patients using a modified oral hygiene technique compared with orthodontic patients using routine oral hygiene technique?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Randomized controlled trialLevel of Evidence: Level 2Strength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) Pain–Related Disability Found Related to Depression, Nonspecific Physical Symptoms, and Pain Duration at 3 International Sites

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Psychosocial impairment in temporomandibular disorders patients. RDC/TMD axis II findings from a multicentre study.Manfredini D, Winocur E, Ahlberg J, Guarda-Nardini L, Lobbezoo F.J Dent 2010;38(10):765-72.Reviewer: Samuel F. Dworkin, DDS, PhD (Hon: DSci, DrOdont)Purpose/Question: The authors sought to evaluate similarities and differences at 3 international clinical sites with regard to the relationship between TMD pain–related duration and both psychosocial impairment and psychological disturbance, notably depression and somatization.Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The J...

Analgesic Premedication may Increase the Success Rate of Local Anesthetics for Teeth with Irreversible Pulpitis

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: The effect of premedication with ibuprofen and indomethacin on the success of inferior alveolar nerve block for teeth with irreversible pulpitis.Parirokh M, Ashouri R, Rekabi A, Nakhaee N, Pardakhti A, Askarifard S, Abbott PV.J Endod 2010;36(9):1450-4.Reviewer: Elliot Abt, DDS, MS, MScPurpose/Question: To compare 2 different analgesics with a placebo given preoperatively on the effectiveness of local anesthetics for mandibular molars with irreversible pulpitis.Source of Funding: Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, IranType of Study/Design: Randomized controlled trialLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidenc...

Adjunctive Antibiotics with Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy Improve the Clinical Outcome of Chronic Periodontitis in Current Smokers

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: A systematic review of clinical efficacy of adjunctive antibiotics in the treatment of smokers with periodontitis.Angaji M, Gelskey S, Nogueira-Filho G, Brothwell D.J Periodontol 2010;81(11):1518-28.Reviewer: Jasim M. Albandar, DDS, DMD, PhD, Diplomate ABPPurpose/Question: Does the use of adjunctive antimicrobials improve the clinical outcome of nonsurgical therapy (scaling and root planing) or surgical therapy in the treatment of chronic periodontitis in smokers?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-...

There is no Evidence that Oral Health Promotion Improves Periodontal Health in Cardiovascular Patients

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: A systematic review of the effectiveness of oral health promotion activities among patients with cardiovascular disease.Lam OL, Zhang W, Samaranayake LP, Li LS, McGrath C.J Cardiol 2010 Dec 20. [Epub ahead of print]Reviewer: Debora Matthews, DDS, Diploma in Periodontics, MSc, FICDPurpose/Question: To determine the effectiveness of oral health promotion activities on the periodontal health of patients with a variety of cardiovascular conditions.Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practic...

Fluoride-Containing Orthodontic Adhesives may Reduce the Occurrence of Enamel Demineralization in Patients with Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Fluoride-containing orthodontic adhesives and decalcification in patients with fixed appliances: a systematic review.Rogers S, Chadwick B, Treasure E.Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;138(4):390.e1-8.Reviewer: E. Angeles Martinez-Mier, DDS, MSD, PhDPurpose/Question: To determine if fluoride-containing adhesives provided protection against enamel demineralization in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances.Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Limited Evidence to Demonstrate that the Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Therapy Reduces the Incidence of Osteoradionecrosis in Irradiated Patients Requiring Tooth Extraction

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Efficacy of pre- and postirradiation hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the prevention of postextraction osteoradionecrosis: a systematic review.Fritz GW, Gunsolley JC, Abubaker O, Daniel M, Laskin DM.J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2010;68(11):2653-60. Epub 2010 Aug 19.Reviewer: Sung-Kiang Chuang, DMD, MD, DMScPurpose/Question: To evaluate the best-available evidence in the literature regarding the use of HBO in the prevention of osteoradionecrosis (ORN) after tooth extraction in irradiated patients.Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence (Source:...

Whiplash is Likely to be Associated with Temporomandibular Disorder Symptoms, but the Magnitude of this Association is not Known

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Whiplash associated disorders and temporomandibular symptoms following motor vehicle collisions.Epstein JB, Klasser GD.Quintessence Int 2011;42(1):e1-e14.Reviewer: Mike T. John, DDS, MPH, PhDPurpose/Question: Is whiplash associated with temporomandibular disorder symptoms?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Comprehensive literature reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 3: Other EvidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Oral Cancer Therapy may Influence Survival of Dental Implants

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Implant survival rate after oral cancer therapy: A review.Javed F, Al-Hazaimi K, Al-Rasheed A, Almas K, Romanos GE.Oral Oncol 2010;46:854-9.Reviewer: Alan B. Carr, DMD, MSPurpose/Question: Can dental implants osseointegrate and remain functionally stable in patients having undergone oral cancer treatment?Source of Funding: None declaredType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Summary Matrix

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The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:29:04 +0100

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JEBDP Improves Grading System and Adopts Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy Grading (SORT) for Guidelines and Systematic Reviews∗

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:29:04 +0100

Statement of Purpose and Methods

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:29:04 +0100

Editorial Board

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:29:04 +0100

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The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 15:29:04 +0100

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Nutrition and The Risk of Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer: The Evidence for Any Association Remains Weak and Clinical Significance Remains Limited

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:43 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Nutrient-based dietary patterns and the risk of oral and pharyngeal cancer.Edefonti V, Bravi F, La Vecchia C, Randi G, Ferraroni M, Garavello W, Franceschi S, Talamini R, Boffetta P, Decarli A.Oral Oncol 2010;46:343-8.Reviewers: Andrei Barasch, DMD, MDSc, Mark Litaker, PhDPurpose/Question: Is there an association between patient diet and the risk for oral/pharyngeal cancer?Source of Funding: Government and foundations: Italian Association for Cancer Research (AIRC), the Italian League against Cancer, and the Italian Ministry of Education (PRIN 2005, PRIN 2007).Type of Study/Design: Case-control studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evide...

Current Use of Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) is Associated with an Increased Risk of Gingival Hyperplasia

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:43 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Association between calcium channel blockers and gingival hyperplasia.Kaur G, Verhamme KMC, Dieleman JP, Vanrolleghem A, van Soest EM, Stricker BHCh, Sturkenboom MCJM.J Clin Periodontol 2010;37:625-30.Reviewer: Mariano Sanz, MD, DDS, DrMedPurpose/Question: To investigate the association between the use of CCBs and the risk of gingival hyperplasia, compared with other drugs that are used for the same indicationSource of Funding: Information is not availableType of Study/Design: Case-control studyLevel of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Genetics may Play a Factor in Oral Health

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:42 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Genetic and environmental factors in oral health among twins.Rintakoski K, Kaprio J, Murtomaa H.J Dent Res 2010;89(7):700-4.Reviewers: John Pham, DDS, Francesco Chiappelli, PhDPurpose/Question: Is there a genetic component to oral diseases?Source of Funding: The Academy of Finland Centre of Excellence in Complex Disease GeneticsType of Study/Design: Retrospective cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Use of Dietary Fluoride Supplements by Children Living in Berlin, Germany, may have a Dose-response Preventive Effect Against Dental Caries, Regardless of their Use of Fluoridated Salt

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:42 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Effects of fluoride tablets on caries and fluorosis occurrence among 6- to 9-year olds using fluoridated salt.Meyer-Lueckel H, Grundmann E, Stang A.Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2010;38(4):315-23.Reviewer Name: Eugenio D. Beltrán-Aguilar, DMD, MPH, MS, DrPHPurpose/Question: To assess benefits (caries prevention) and risks (dental fluorosis) of using dietary fluoride supplements (referred as “fluoride tablets” in the article) among children consuming fluoridated salt in a district of Berlin, Germany.Source of Funding: Information not available. The authors acknowledged the cooperation of the Public Dental Services of the Steglitz-Zehlendorf district in BerlinType of Study/Design: Retrospective cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-...

Patients Differ in the Amount of Information they Want to Know About Risks and Complications Before Consenting to Treatment

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:42 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Informed consent: what do patients really want to know?Degerliyurt K, Gunsolley JC, Laskin DM.J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2010;68:1849-52.Reviewer: O. Ross Beirne, DMD, PhDPurpose/Question: To determine the amount of information that patients want about the risks and complications of an oral surgery procedure before agreeing to have treatment.Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Case seriesLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening. (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Dentists in a Practice-based Research Network Show Considerable Variation in their Choices for Caries Prevention Agents

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:42 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Preferences for caries prevention agents in adult patients: findings from the dental practice-based research network.Riley RL 3rd, Gordan VV, Rindal DB, Fellows JL, Ajmo CT, Amundson C, et al.Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2010;38(4):360-70.Reviewer: Brian Laurence, DDS, PhDPurpose/Question: To identify factors that are significantly associated with dentists’ use of specific caries preventive agents in adult patients, and determine whether dentists who use one preventive agent are also more likely to use certain others.Source of Funding: The study was supported by National Institutes of Health grant DE-16746 and DE-16747Type of Study/Design: Cross-sectional study/ surveyLevel of Evidence: Level 3: Other evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade...

One-third of Orthodontic Patients Receiving Fixed Appliances in a US Graduate Clinic have New Iatrogenic Demineralized White Lesions at the End of Treatment

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:42 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Risk factors for incidence and severity of white spot lesions during treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances.Chapman JA, Roberts WE, Eckert GJ, Kula KS, Cabezas CG.Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2010;138:188-94.Reviewer: Philip Benson, PhD, FDS (Orth)Purpose/Question: What is the incidence of demineralized white lesions occurring in orthodontic patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances in a graduate orthodontic clinic in Indianapolis, IN?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Cohort studyLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Accidents, Sports, and Physical Leisure Activities are the most Frequent Causes of Traumatic Dental Injury and the Rate of Pulp Necrosis is High Following its Occurrence in Pilsen, The Czech Republic

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:42 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: A retrospective study of 889 injured permanent teeth.Hecova H, Tzigkounakis V, Mergiova V, Netolicky J.Dent Traumatol 2010;26:466-75.Reviewer: Jefferson Traebert, MSc, PhDPurpose/Question: To investigate type and causes of traumatic dental injuries and healing complications in permanent teeth.Source of Funding: Government: partial support by a grant from the Czech Ministry of HealthType of Study/Design: Case seriesLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade C: Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

In Individuals with Loss of Molar Support, the Treatment Based on Shortened Dental Arch Concept may not Decrease the Risk of Tooth Loss Compared with Molar Replacement with Removable Partial Prosthesis

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:42 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: The randomized shortened dental arch study: tooth loss.Walter MH, Weber A, Marré B, Gitt I, Gerss J, Hannak W, et al.J Dent Res 2010;89:818-22.Reviewer: Elham Emami, DDS, MSc, PhDPurpose/Question: In individuals with shortened dental arch, what is the long-term impact of molar teeth replacement with a removable partial denture on tooth loss compared with no treatment (shortened dental arch)?Source of Funding: The study was funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG WA 831/2-1 to 2-6, grant DFG WO 677/2-1.1 to 2-2.1), which is the self-governing organization for science and research in GermanyType of Study/Design: Randomized multicenter trialLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented eviden...

Home Bleaching and in-office Bleaching may not be Equally Effective Clinically

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:41 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Clinical performance of vital bleaching techniques.Bernardon JK, Sartori N, Ballarin A, Perdigao J, Lopes GC, Baratieri LN.Oper Dent 2010;35(1):3-10.Reviewer: Roger Keller Celeste, DDS, MSc, PhDPurpose/Question: To compare the clinical performance of 3 bleaching strategies in terms of their effectiveness, durability of the bleaching effect, and tooth sensitivity.Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Randomized controlled trialLevel of Evidence: Level 3: other evidence (disease-oriented evidence)Strength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Evidence for Survival of Implants Placed into Infected Sites is Limited

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:41 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Immediate placement of implants into infected sites: a systematic review of the literature.Waasdorp JA, Evian CI, Mandracchia M.J Periodontol 2010;81:801-8.Reviewer: Richard Palmer, PhD, BDS, FDS RCSPurpose/Question: Do implants placed into sites compromised by endodontic or periodontal infection have lower chances of survival or poorer osseointegration?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Not applicable (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Periodontal Treatment may Control Glycemic Status Among Diabetic Patients

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:41 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Effect of periodontal treatment on glycemic control of diabetic patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Teeuw WJ, Gerdes VE, Loos BG.Diabetes Care 2010;33(2):421-7.Reviewers: Luisa N. Borrell, DDS, PhD, Sharon P. Joseph, MDPurpose/Question: Does periodontal treatment affect the general health of diabetic patients by improving glycemic control compared with no periodontal treatment after at least 3-month follow-up?Source of Funding: College of Health Insurances (CvZ), Amsterdam, the NetherlandsType of Study/Design: Systematic review with meta-analysis of dataLevel of Evidence: Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Jo...

There is Weak Evidence that a Single, Universal Dental Recall Interval Schedule Reduces Caries Incidence

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:41 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: A systematic review of dental recall intervals and incidence of dental caries.Patel S, Bay RC, Glick M.J Am Dent Assoc 2010;141(5):527-39.Reviewer: Scott L. Tomar, DMD, MPH, DrPHPurpose/Question: Is there evidence to recommend a specific recall interval for all patients that would effectively prevent dental caries?Source of Funding: No funding source was reportedType of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Impact of Retained Separated Endodontic Instruments During Root Canal Treatment on Clinical Outcomes Remains Uncertain

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:41 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: Impact of a retained instrument on treatment outcome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Panitvisai P, Parunnit P, Sathorn C, Messer HH.J Endod 2010;36(5):775-80.Reviewers: Mohammed Murad, BDS, MSc, Colin Murray PhD, FDS RCS(Edin), BDS, FDS(Rest Dent) RCS(Edin), FDS RCPS(Glas)Purpose/Question: Does retention of a separated endodontic instrument result in poorer clinical outcome after root canal treatment?Source of Funding: Information not availableType of Study/Design: Systematic review and meta-analysisLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice)

Chlorhexidine Varnish may Prevent Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:41 +0100

Article Title and Bibliographic Information: The caries-preventive effect of chlorhexidine varnish in children and adolescents: a systematic review.James P, Parnell C, Whelton H.Caries Res 2010;44:333-40.Reviewer: Tanja Bekhuis, PhD, MS, MLISPurpose/Question: To evaluate the effectiveness of chlorhexidine varnish for preventing dental caries in primary and permanent teeth of children and adolescents when compared to placebo or no treatment, as well as to fluoride varnish.Source of Funding: Health Research Board, Ireland (Grant No. S/A013)Type of Study/Design: Systematic reviewLevel of Evidence: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidenceStrength of Recommendation Grade: Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality patient-oriented evidence (Source: The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental ...

Reporting of Research Quality Characteristics of Studies Published in 6 Major Clinical Dental Specialty Journals

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:40 +0100

The objective of this article was to record reporting characteristics related to study quality of research published in major specialty dental journals with the highest impact factor (Journal of Endodontics, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics; Pediatric Dentistry, Journal of Clinical Periodontology, and International Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry). The included articles were classified into the following 3 broad subject categories: (1) cross-sectional (snap-shot), (2) observational, and (3) interventional. Multinomial logistic regression was conducted for effect estimation using the journal as the response and randomization, sample calculation, confounding discussed, multivariate analysis, effect measurement, and confid...

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The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:40 +0100

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The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:40 +0100

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JEBDP Improves Grading System and Adopts Strength of Recommendation Taxonomy Grading (SORT) for Guidelines and Systematic Reviews∗

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:40 +0100

Statement of Purpose and Methods

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:40 +0100

Editorial Board

The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:40 +0100

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The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice — Tue, 24 May 2011 16:20:40 +0100

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New Cochrane Systematic Reviews – Cochrane Oral Health Group