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Pre-Clinical Education and Clinical Education

PCE-001 - Advances in teaching evidence-based dentistry – Empowering tomorrow’s practitioners

Saturday, March 8, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST

Location: Baltimore 2, Ballroom Level (Hotel Side)

CE: 1

Keyword: Evidence-Based Decision Making/Care (PCE)
SoTLFest Designation: Yes
LIAA Designation: No

Hanan Omar, B.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.

A.T. Still University Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health

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Sobia Bilal, B.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D.

University of Illinois Chicago College of Dentistry
Mohamed Shabayek, B.D.S., M.D.S., Ph.D.

University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Salma Elwazeer, B.D.S, M.D.S, M.P.H, F.R.S.P.H

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Jimmy Gonzalez-Vicker, MSLIS

Library of the Health Sciences - University of Illinois Chicago

The short talks will cover five key aspects of Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) teaching. The first talk will address the challenges and barriers to EBD implementation, focusing on education and institutional support. The second talk will discuss embedding EBD in the curriculum, emphasizing practical training and effective teaching methods. The third talk will explore how AI can enhance EBD through research, clinical decision support and personalized learning. The fourth talk will provide strategies for practical implementation of EBD in clinical settings, including guidelines, training and feedback mechanisms. The fifth talk will address the best practices for assessing EBD competencies.

Learning Objectives:

Identify common barriers to EBD implementation and develop strategies to address them through continuous education and institutional support.
Design and integrate an EBD-focused curriculum using practical training, active learning strategies, effective assessment methods. Explore AI tools in research, clinical decision support and personalized learning to enhance EBD education.
Create practical, evidence-based guidelines and continuous education programs to effectively implement EBD in clinical practice. Develop effective assessment strategies and utilize best practices for evaluating students’ EBD skills and knowledge.