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Survey of Dental Students Self-Perceived Practice, Attitude, and Knowledge Toward Evidence-Based Dentistry in Indonesia

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Background: Currently, evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is considered as the “gold
standard” in providing oral healthcare. EBD integrates the best scientific evidence
with the dentist’s clinical expertise and patient’s value. Aims: The aim of this study
was to assess dental students’ practice, attitude, and level of knowledge toward
EBD in Indonesia. Methods: In this descriptive cross-sectional study, dental
students in Indonesia who were at least in their third semester of the clinical
program were asked to fill out an online questionnaire. Samples were obtained
using the convenience sampling technique. The instruments used were the
Indonesian version of Student Evidence-based Practice Questionnaire (S-EBPQ)
and a set of sociodemographic questions. Descriptive analysis was conducted in this
study. Results: Three hundred eighty-one dental students from 22 dental schools in
Indonesia completed the questionnaire and met the criteria needed. The means score
of practice, attitude, knowledge in retrieving & reviewing evidence, and knowledge
in sharing & applying evidence were 5.02 ± 0.96, 5.75 ± 0.99, 4.86 ± 0.88, and 5.22
± 0.87. Conclusion: Dental students in Indonesia believe that their level of
knowledge and frequency in practicing steps in EBD were tolerable. They also
showed a positive attitude toward the implementation of EBD in clinical practice.
Keywords: Evidence-based dentistry, practice, attitude, knowledge, dental
students

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611 Baq S

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FKG UNPAD JATINANGOR : FKG Unpad., 2021

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English

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160110170158

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611

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