Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 206-210 , December 2009

The Logic Model for Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Making in Dental Practice

  • Francesco Chiappelli, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor, Section of Oral Biology, Division of Oral Biology & Medicine, & Section of Orthodontics, Division of Associated Clinical Specialties, UCLA School of Dentistry, CHS 63-090, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author: Francesco Chiappelli, PhD,Professor, Oral Biology & Medicine, and Associated Clinical Specialties (joint)UCLA School of Dentistry, CHS 63-090 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1668.
    • ,
  • Olivia S. Cajulis, DDS

      Affiliations

    • President, Dental Group of Sherman Oaks

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PII: S1532-3382(09)00037-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.03.005

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 4 , Pages 206-210 , December 2009

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