Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 59-72 , June 2009

Translating Evidence-Based Decision Making into Practice: EBDM Concepts and Finding the Evidence

  • Jane L. Forrest, EdD, RDH

      Affiliations

    • University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, DEN 4330, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding Author: Jane L. Forrest, EdD, RDH, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, DEN 4330, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641, office, 213-740-8669
    • ,
  • Syrene A. Miller, BA

      Affiliations

    • The Center for Oral Health, Deer Park, WA

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PII: S1532-3382(09)00039-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.03.017

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 59-72 , June 2009

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