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American Journal of Oral Medicine and Radiology

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
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American Journal of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2394 - 7721 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
UNDERSTANDING BARRIERS TO IMPLEMENTING EVIDENCEBASED CLINICAL RECOMMENDATIONS IN PRIVATEPRACTICE DENTISTRY: A FOCUS ON NON-CAVITATED CARIOUS LESIONS
Author
Dr. Anbu
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Evidence-Based Dentistry, Private-Practice Dentists, Clinical Recommendations, Noncavitated Carious Lesions, Qualitative Study
Abstract
This qualitative study delved into the obstacles hindering the integration of evidence-based clinical recommendations among private-practice dentists, with a specific focus on the application of Dental Association guidelines for sealing non-cavitated carious lesions. Through convenience sampling, two private-practice dentists were recruited and presented with case studies, prompting discussions on treatment recommendations while interviewers probed for underlying rationale. Recorded sessions were transcribed verbatim for thematic analysis. Findings highlighted the significant influence of dentists' clinical experience on treatment decisions, alongside challenges such as lack of reimbursement and mistrust of guidelines. The study illuminates a discrepancy between ingrained behavior and evidence-based practices
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