Evidence-based Dentistry (EBD)

Clinical Practice Guideline for Pit-and-Fissure Sealants

Updated clinical practice guideline on the efficacy and safety of pit-and-fissure sealants to prevent or arrest caries in children and adolescents. Learn more.

EBD Champions Conference 2016

October 19-20 in Denver, CO held in conjunction with ADA 2016 -America's Dental Meeting®

Evidence-Based Dentistry

EBD improves patient care by integrating three important aspects of clinical practice:
1. A dentist's expertise
2. A patient's needs and preferences
3. The best available scientific evidence

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Featured Chairside Guide: Use of Pit-and-Fissure Sealants

New chairside guide adapted from the 2016 clinical practice guideline on the efficacy and safety of pit-and-fissure sealants to prevent or arrest caries in children and adolescents.

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