The Provision of Remuneration Encourages the Placement of Sealants
Article Title and Bibliographic Information
Changing clinicians' behavior: a randomized controlled trial of fees and education. Clarkson JE, Turner S, Grimshaw JM, Ramsay CR, Johnston M, Scott A, et al.J Dent Res2008;87(7):640-4.
Reviewer
Richard J. Manski, DDS, MBA, PhD
Purpose/Question
The objective of the authors was to compare the proportions of placed fissure-sealed second permanent molars of 12- to 14-year-olds by attending dentists exposed to 2 intervention strategies. Separately and combined the provision of a fee for placement and a 1-day educational workshop on evidence-based practice were introduced and compared with a control.
Source of Funding
Government: The ERUPT study was funded by the Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Executive, and the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council. The Dental Health Services Research Unit and the Health Services Research Unit receive Scottish Executive core funding.
Type of Study/Design
Randomized-controlled trial
Level of Evidence
Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidence
Strength of Recommendation Grade
Not Applicable
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