Program Description - Evidence-Based Dentistry and Biostatistics in Graduate Dentistry PERI 5120   Evidence-Based Dentistry and Biostatistics in Graduate Dentistry
CREDIT HOURS: 3
This course will outline basic research designs and levels of clinical evidence. The dental clinical epidemiology component of this course will cover the scientific basis for clinical decision making in prognosis, causation, diagnosis, and therapy according to the principles of evidence-based healthcare. Examples from the dental literature are used to illustrate these concepts and their practical application. The Biostatistics section is designed to provide graduate students with a basic understanding of the statistical methods used for data analysis and literature interpretation.
FORMAT COMMENTS: Students are required to register in this course in both the fall and winter semesters, receiving a grade of IP in the fall and a final grade in the winter term