Rasa Skudutyte-Rysstad

Rasa Skudutyte-Rysstad, DDS, MSc, PhD
Associate professor, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Norway
Researcher, Oral Health Centre of Expertise in Eastern Norway

Abstract

Integrating research and clinical practice in dentistry

During the last decades there has been increased focus on evidence-based practice in dentistry. Both clinicians and health authorities are now expected to use the best available evidence when making decisions concerning the most appropriate methods for management of oral diseases and conditions. However, there is a substantial time lag in translation of effective new treatments and approaches to everyday patient care. Increasing involvement of clinicians into all stages of research may be one of ways to facilitate this translation. The present lecture will focus on practice-based studies in dentistry, with the main emphasis on challenges and possibilities in carrying out such studies.