Table 2.
Knowledge, attitudes and practices towards EBD among dentists.
| Characteristicsa | Values (N = 209) |
|---|---|
| EBD a beneficial tool | 200 (96.7%) |
| Recipient of EBD according to the surveyed dentists | |
| Dentists | 138(66%) |
| Patients | 126(60.3%) |
| Dental profession | 125(59.8%) |
| Knowledge of «the difference between Evidence VS Empiricism» | 58(27.8%) |
| Application of EBD | |
| Yes | 149(71.3%) |
| No | 60(28.7%) |
| Application of EBD | |
| Always | 16(7.7%) |
| Frequently | 73(34.9%) |
| Sometimes | 57(27.3%) |
| Rarely | 22 (10.5%) |
| Never | 33(15.8%) |
| Practice dealing with difficult situation | |
| Consult a colleague | 164 (78.5%) |
| Consult a books | 102 (48.8%) |
| Consult a databases | 158 (75.6%) |
| The experience of the practitioner | 78 (37.7%) |
| Patient preferences | 18 (8.6%) |
a
Number and percentage/EBD: Evidence-based dentistry.