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Panel Discussion

Oral Systemic Health

(5101) Evidence-based Care: Integration into Clinical Decision-Making

Thursday, October 8, 2026
9:15am - 10:45am ET
CE: 1.5
Disclosure(s):
Matthew Horan, DMD, MPH: No relevant disclosure to display
Scott L. Tomar, DMD, DrPH: No financial relationships to disclose
Hom-Lay Wang, DDS, MSD, PhD: No relevant disclosure to display
Wei-Shao Lin, DDS, MBA, MSAI, PhD, FACP: No financial relationships to disclose
Bridge evidence and reality in clinical practice. Evidence-based dentistry integrates scientific evidence, clinical expertise and patient values—yet real-world care demands navigating far more complexity. Learn how to address evidence limitations, patient-specific factors, systemic health considerations, socioeconomic barriers and interdisciplinary treatment planning. Expert panelists from diverse specialties reveal how research evidence informs clinical decisions while addressing complex patient needs across populations. Develop the critical thinking skills to apply evidence judiciously, adapt to patient circumstances and coordinate care across disciplines. Transform research insights into superior patient outcomes in everyday practice.

Learning Objectives:

  • Define the core principles of evidence-based dentistry and describe how they inform clinical decision-making across dental specialties.
  • Recognize the benefits of evidence based approaches to key specialty topics and discuss how clinicians adapt recommendations in complex or real-world patient scenarios.
  • Incorporate population health and social determinants of health into evidence-based treatment planning.
  • Apply evidence-based approaches to interdisciplinary case scenarios, balancing clinical guidelines, practitioner expertise, and patient values.