Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 64-69 , June 2008

The Evidence-Based Dentistry Champions: A Grassroots Approach to the Implementation of EBD

  • Julie Frantsve-Hawley, RDH, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Director, Research Institute and Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry; The American Dental Association
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author. Julie Frantsve-Hawley, RDH, PHD, Center for Evidence-based Dentistry; The American Dental Association, 211 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614; P (P) 312-440-2515; (F) 312-440-2536
    • ,
  • Daniel M. Meyer, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Senior Vice President, Science and Professional Affairs; The American Dental Association

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PII: S1532-3382(08)00045-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.03.001

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 64-69 , June 2008

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