Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 88-89, June 2007

Academy of General Dentistry Master’s Level Dentists Provide Little or No Orthodontic Care

Associate Professor, Graduate Program Director, Department of Orthodontics, 206-616-9314

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Galbreath RN, Hilgers KK, Silveira AM, Scheetz JP. Orthodontic Treatment Provided by General Dentists who have Achieved Master’s Level in the Academy of General Dentistry. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2006;129(5):678-86.

Level of Evidence

3

Purpose/Question

This study utilized a national survey to determine the amount and types of orthodontic treatment being performed by general dentists in the United States. Additionally, factors that influenced patterns of orthodontic treatment were investigated, as was the amount of orthodontic training general dentists receive.

Source of Funding

Information not available

Type of Study/Design

Survey (cross-sectional)

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00034-6

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.03.011

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 7, Issue 2 , Pages 88-89, June 2007

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