Information Package / Course Catalogue
Evidence Based Dentistry
Course Code: DHF359
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 1
Prt.: 0
Credit: 1
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to enable students to learn the fundamental principles of evidence-based dentistry, develop skills in accessing and critically evaluating scientific literature, and apply current and reliable scientific evidence in clinical decision-making processes.

Course Content

This course covers the definition, history, and principles of evidence-based dentistry; formulation of clinical questions; use of scientific databases; literature search strategies; study designs; systematic reviews and meta-analyses; critical appraisal of scientific articles; levels of evidence; clinical guidelines; integration of evidence into clinical practice; ethical principles; and application of current evidence in dental practice.

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Learning Outcomes
1.Explain the fundamental concepts of evidence-based dentistry.
2.Formulate answerable clinical questions.
3.Perform effective literature searches using scientific databases.
4.Evaluate the methodological quality of scientific publications.
5.Distinguish and interpret levels of evidence.
6.Interpret the findings of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
7.Integrate current scientific evidence into clinical decision-making.
8.Understand the ethical and professional importance of evidence-based practice.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Forrest JL, Miller SA. Evidence-Based Decision Making in Dentistry
2.Richards D, Lawrence A. Evidence-Based Dentistry
3.Daly B, Watt R, Batchelor P, Treasure E. Essential Dental Public Health and Evidence-Based Practice
4.Cochrane Oral Health Systematic Reviews
5.PubMed and ADA Evidence-Based Dentistry Resources
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to evidence-based dentistry
Week 2 - Theoretical
Concept and hierarchy of evidence
Week 3 - Theoretical
Formulating clinical questions (PICO approach)
Week 4 - Theoretical
Scientific research designs
Week 5 - Theoretical
Literature search methods
Week 6 - Theoretical
Use of PubMed and other databases
Week 7 - Theoretical
Structure of scientific articles
Week 8 - Theoretical
Critical appraisal of research
Week 9 - Theoretical
Systematic reviews
Week 10 - Theoretical
Interpretation of meta-analyses
Week 11 - Theoretical
Clinical guidelines and evidence-based decision making
Week 12 - Theoretical
Current evidence in dental practice
Week 13 - Theoretical
Integration of evidence into clinical practice
Week 14 - Theoretical
General evaluation and student presentations
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Quiz1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141128
Quiz1112
Midterm Examination1617
Final Examination1718
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)45
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026