Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 108-112 , September 2009

Introduction to the Basics of Evidence-Based Dentistry: Concepts and Skills

  • Jane L. Forrest, EdD, RDH

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Jane L. Forrest, EdD, RDH, Chair, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention & Epidemiology, Director, National Center for Dental Hygiene Research, USC School of Dentistry, 925 West 34th Street, DEN 4330, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641; T: 213-740-8669; F: 213-740-5323 or 7557

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PII: S1532-3382(09)00144-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.07.002

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 3 , Pages 108-112 , September 2009