Edition V21N01 | Year 2016 | Editorial Editorial | Pages 13 to 14
Systematic reviews are reproducible synthesis of the best available evidence to facilitate sounder clinical decisions. From the triad of factors that encompass evidence-based Dentistry — clinician’s experience, patient’s needs and preferences, available scientific evidence — systematic reviews clearly fit into the latter. What is important to underline is that scientific evidence alone should not direct patient care.
Flores-Mir C. Systematic reviews: knowledge translation? Dental Press J Orthod. 2016 Jan-Feb;21(1):13-4. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2177-6709.21.1.013-014.edt