2010 EBD Champions Conference
March 26 and 27, 2010
ADA Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Conference Objectives
- To improve the quality and effectiveness of dental care through the application of the principles and tools associated with Evidence-Based Practice.
- To recruit and train selected dentists throughout the United States to become Evidence-Based Dentistry Champions who will formally and informally disseminate information and guide their colleagues in the application of critical thinking skills and EB decision-making.
EBD Champion Recruiting
This conference will recruit approximately 100 dentists throughout the US to become Evidence-Based Dentistry Champions. The Champions will be recruited through an application process. Eligibility criteria are:
- Member of the American Dental Association
- Reside and practice in the United States
- Oral health care provider directly involved in patient treatment
Selected EBD Champions must commit to sharing knowledge and skills gained from the Conference. Dissemination can occur through a variety of formal and informal mechanisms. Applicants will be asked to describe their dissemination plans.
Applicants will be selected in order to obtain a representative sample of US dentists from a broad range of practice and work settings. The primary selection criteria for the EBD Champions will be:
- The applicant’s proposed dissemination strategy, and
- Thought leaders who have the ability to gain access to the local professional community, dental school, or health organization to promote the value of EBD.
Special consideration will be given for dentists associated with populations with limited access to care, including inner-city and rural areas.
| All attendees will be responsible for their own travel expenses. Attendees will receive continuing education credits for their participation in the program. The American Dental Association is an ADA CERP-recognized provider. |  |
The application deadline for EBD Champions was January 30, 2010.
Pre-Conference Session
Get a hands-on introduction to EBD in the pre-conference workshop offered on March 25. This popular session offers help those participants who want to gain practical experience in looking for evidence online in the ADA's Learning Center.
Program
Pre-Conference Sessions
March 25, 2010
Four sessions were offered in small groups in the ADA's Learning Center.
Introductory Comments
Julie Frantsve-Hawley, RDH, PhD
American Dental Association
Director, Research Institute and Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry
The Basics of EBD: Introduction to the EBD Process
Jane Forrest EdD, RDH
University of Southern California School of Dentistry
Chair, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention & Epidemiology;
Director, National Center for Dental Hygiene Research
Online Practical
Jane Gillette, DDS
Private Practice Dentist
Introduction to PubMed
Krishna Aravamudhan, BDS, MS
American Dental Association
Assistant Director, Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry
Conference Program
Day 1: March 26, 2010 8am–4:30pm
Introduction to Conference
Daniel M. Meyer, DDS
American Dental Association
Senior Vice President, Science and Professional Affairs
History of the EBD Champion Program
J. Leslie Winston, DDS, PhD
Procter & Gamble
Director, Oral Care Professional & Scientific Relations
Conference Goals and Objectives
Bruce Dye, DDS, MPH
USPHS Dental Epidemiology Officer
CDC / National center for Health Statistics
Day 1 Moderator: Michael G. Newman, DDS
UCLA School of Dentistry
The Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Editor-in-Chief
Session 1: Implementing EBD in Practice
Grading the Evidence: The Core of EBD
Philippe Hujoel, PhD, DDS, MSD, MS
University of Washington, Seattle
Making EB Work in Practice; Communicating Evidence to Your Patient
Jane Gillette, DDS
Private Practice Dentist
The Role of the Dental Team in Implementing EBD
Tammy Filipiliak, RDH, MS
Private Practice Dental Hygienist
Table Discussions - 1: Challenges in Your Practice
Session 2: Adapting to Change: Utilizing the Resources
The Evidence on Emerging Issues: Providing Patient Care in the Absence of Evidence
Joseph Matthews, DDS
Private Practice Dentist
University of New Mexico
Assisting Colleagues in the Implementation of EBD Principles, Addressing 3rd Party Issues
Fred Eichmiller, DDS
VP and Science Officer
Delta Dental of Wisconsin
Challenges of Change
Robert Weyant, DMD, DrPH
University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine
Chairman, Dental Public Health & Information Management
Table Discussions - 2: Strategies to Overcome Challenges in Your Practice
Q & A: Day 1 Summary: Panel
Day 2: March 27, 2010 8pm–3pm
Day 2 Moderator: Stephen Campbell, DDS, MMSc
University of Illinois Chicago
Professor and Head, Department of Restorative Dentistry
Session 3: Your Role as a Champion
Welcome
Julie Frantsve-Hawley, RDH, PhD
American Dental Association
Director, Research Institute and Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry
Why should I be an EBD Champion?
Janet Clarkson, BDS PhD, FDS RCS,
Dental Health Research Unit
University of Dundee, Scotland, UK
Exploring the ADA's resources Part I
Julie Frantsve-Hawley, RDH, PhD
American Dental Association
Director, Research Institute and Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry
Exploring the ADA's resources Part II
Krishna Aravamudhan, BDS, MS
American Dental Association
Assistant Director, Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry
How Can I be a Champion?
Stacey Van Scoyoc, DDS
Private Practice Dentist
Table Discussions - 3: Strategies to Disseminate Information
Promoting EBD Through Schools
Stephen Campbell DDS, MMSc
University of Illinois Chicago
Professor and Head, Department of Restorative Dentistry
Promoting EBD though PBRN's
Paul Benjamin, DMD, MAGD, FACD
Dental Practice-Based Research Network
Private Practice Dentist
Q & A: Day 2 Summary: Panel
Concluding Comments
Daniel M. Meyer, DDS
American Dental Association
Senior Vice President, Science and Professional Affairs
