DENT 542 - Research Methodology

1 unit (fi 2)(EITHER, 30 HOURS)

Review of scientific methodology and direction of students in the techniques of evaluating dental literature. A research proposal or literature review is required as part of this course.

DENT 565 - Evidence Based Dentistry

1 unit (fi 2)(EITHER, VARIABLE)

This course focuses on the general principles of evidence based dentistry. It will cover some basic principles of epidemiology, formulation of the clinical question, search and acquisition of available scientific evidence, critical appraisal and application of evidence in a dentistry context. A final written assignment is a course requirement.