Evidence-Based Dentistry

Evidence-Based Dentistry

EBD aims to create a dialogue between dental practitioners and dental researchers, in order to drive new research and promote the use of the best available evidence to inform clinical decision-making.

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Association between atherosclerosis and tooth loss in adult patients: systematic review and meta-analysis

Juan David Velasco-Ceballos
Juan Pablo Varela
Johana Alejandra Moreno-Drada
ArticleOpen Access18 Mar 2026
How does a Truss conservative endodontic access cavity impact the degree of intra-canal disinfection and postoperative pain?

Christopher Rae
David Edwards
David Lynch
CommentOpen Access09 Mar 2026
From reviews to real-time: dynamic evidence in dentistry

A. V. Gavrilova
C. Galli
MethodologyOpen Access24 Feb 2026
Quantitative evidence-based thresholds for exfoliative cytology based early detection of dysplasia in oral potentially malignant disorders - a systematic review and meta-analysis

Monal Yuwanati
Amol Gadbail
Akhilanand Chaurasia
Article13 Feb 2026

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A dental-friendly menu? Asking different questions and involving different voices in evidence-based dentistry

Mona Nasser
Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa
Rong Huang
Editorial17 Mar 2026
Wisdom in healing: assessing the impact of DBBM-C on periodontal recovery after third molar extraction

Pirashani Umassudan
Celine Raseekaanthan
Comment10 Dec 2025
Low-level laser therapy in oral surgery: how strong is the evidence for improved postoperative outcomes?

Araz Ahmed
Sargon Shazo
Comment23 Jan 2026
Emerging trends in the early diagnosis of dental caries: a scoping review of artificial intelligence, digital diagnostics, and teledentistry

Syed Nahid Basheer
Arwa Ali Daghrery
Mohmed Isaqali Karobari
Article06 Feb 2026
Quantitative evidence-based thresholds for exfoliative cytology based early detection of dysplasia in oral potentially malignant disorders - a systematic review and meta-analysis

Monal Yuwanati
Amol Gadbail
Akhilanand Chaurasia
Article13 Feb 2026
Barriers and facilitators in utilisation of dental health services across low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review

Priyanshu Kumar Shrivastava
Abhishek Mehta
Manu Raj Mathur
ArticleOpen Access13 Jan 2026

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EBD's FIRST Impact Factor

EBD has achieved its first Impact Factor of 2.3, ranking 53/162 (Q2) in the Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine category. It has also achieved a JCI of 0.62 and Immediacy Index of 0.5. Check out the metrics!
Open Access Funding

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Is bioactive glass toothpaste an effective alternative to fluoride toothpaste for preventing early childhood caries?

C. Albert Yeung
Comment31 Mar 2026
Deep convolutional neural networks for age and gender estimation using orthopantomogram images: a systematic review

Domilin Shyni Israel
Sheeja Herobin Rani Cruz Michael
Rexiline Sheeba Israel
Article25 Mar 2026
Should body mass index be considered when assessing caries severity in adults?

Joelle Booth
Samantha Watt
Comment24 Mar 2026
Association between atherosclerosis and tooth loss in adult patients: systematic review and meta-analysis

Juan David Velasco-Ceballos
Juan Pablo Varela
Johana Alejandra Moreno-Drada
ArticleOpen Access18 Mar 2026
A dental-friendly menu? Asking different questions and involving different voices in evidence-based dentistry

Mona Nasser
Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa
Rong Huang
Editorial17 Mar 2026
How does a Truss conservative endodontic access cavity impact the degree of intra-canal disinfection and postoperative pain?

Christopher Rae
David Edwards
David Lynch
CommentOpen Access09 Mar 2026
From reviews to real-time: dynamic evidence in dentistry

A. V. Gavrilova
C. Galli
MethodologyOpen Access24 Feb 2026
Which retrieval technique offers the highest success rate for fractured dental implant abutment screws while preserving implant integrity?

Carlos Fernando Mourão
Luiz Eduardo Juliasse
Rodrigo dos Santos Pereira
Comment16 Feb 2026
Quantitative evidence-based thresholds for exfoliative cytology based early detection of dysplasia in oral potentially malignant disorders - a systematic review and meta-analysis

Monal Yuwanati
Amol Gadbail
Akhilanand Chaurasia
Article13 Feb 2026

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Dental implants

This Collection focuses on dental implants, highlighting the intersection of implantology with key dental specialties as well as showcasing new technical approaches. It features the new BDJ Implant Maintenance special issue which underlines the complexities and importance of maintaining dental implants. Aiming to enhance the quality of clinical care, it is guest edited by Shakeel Shahdad and Philip Preshaw.

Collection 23 Jan 2026

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Evidence-Based Dentistry

Featured

Association between atherosclerosis and tooth loss in adult patients: systematic review and meta-analysis

How does a Truss conservative endodontic access cavity impact the degree of intra-canal disinfection and postoperative pain?

From reviews to real-time: dynamic evidence in dentistry

Quantitative evidence-based thresholds for exfoliative cytology based early detection of dysplasia in oral potentially malignant disorders - a systematic review and meta-analysis

Current issue

A dental-friendly menu? Asking different questions and involving different voices in evidence-based dentistry

Wisdom in healing: assessing the impact of DBBM-C on periodontal recovery after third molar extraction

Low-level laser therapy in oral surgery: how strong is the evidence for improved postoperative outcomes?

Emerging trends in the early diagnosis of dental caries: a scoping review of artificial intelligence, digital diagnostics, and teledentistry

Quantitative evidence-based thresholds for exfoliative cytology based early detection of dysplasia in oral potentially malignant disorders - a systematic review and meta-analysis

Barriers and facilitators in utilisation of dental health services across low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review

Announcements

EBD's FIRST Impact Factor

Open Access Funding

Call for Submissions

The BDJ Portfolio on Social Media

Browse articles

Is bioactive glass toothpaste an effective alternative to fluoride toothpaste for preventing early childhood caries?

Deep convolutional neural networks for age and gender estimation using orthopantomogram images: a systematic review

Should body mass index be considered when assessing caries severity in adults?

Association between atherosclerosis and tooth loss in adult patients: systematic review and meta-analysis

A dental-friendly menu? Asking different questions and involving different voices in evidence-based dentistry

How does a Truss conservative endodontic access cavity impact the degree of intra-canal disinfection and postoperative pain?

From reviews to real-time: dynamic evidence in dentistry

Which retrieval technique offers the highest success rate for fractured dental implant abutment screws while preserving implant integrity?

Quantitative evidence-based thresholds for exfoliative cytology based early detection of dysplasia in oral potentially malignant disorders - a systematic review and meta-analysis

Collections

Dental implants

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Dentistry jobs

Private Dentist

Private Associate Dentist – 3 Days, Established List, Chandler’s Ford, Hampshire

* BOUTIQUE DENTAL PRACTICE - PART TIME ASSOCIATE DENTIST - ESTABLISHED BOOK-FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY*

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