March 26 and 27, 2010
ADA Headquarters
Chicago, IL
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Conference Objectives
- To improve the quality and effectiveness of dental care through the application of the principles and tools associated with Evidence-Based Practice.
- To recruit and train selected dentists throughout the United States to become Evidence-Based Dentistry Champions who will formally and informally disseminate information and guide their colleagues in the application of critical thinking skills and EB decision-making.
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EBD Champion Recruiting
This conference will recruit approximately 100 dentists throughout the US to become Evidence-Based Dentistry Champions. The Champions will be recruited through an application process. Eligibility criteria are:
- Member of the American Dental Association
- Reside and practice in the United States
- Oral health care provider directly involved in patient treatment
Selected EBD Champions must commit to sharing knowledge and skills gained from the Conference. Dissemination can occur through a variety of formal and informal mechanisms. Applicants will be asked to describe their dissemination plans.
Applicants will be selected in order to obtain a representative sample of US dentists from a broad range of practice and work settings. The primary selection criteria for the EBD Champions will be:
- The applicant’s proposed dissemination strategy, and
- Thought leaders who have the ability to gain access to the local professional community, dental school, or health organization to promote the value of EBD.
Special consideration will be given for dentists associated with populations with limited access to care, including inner-city and rural areas.
 All attendees will be responsible for their own travel expenses. Attendees will receive continuing education credits for their participation in the program. The American Dental Association is an ADA CERP-recognized provider.
The application deadline for EBD Champions is January 30, 2010.
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Conference Application Form
Apply online to attend the 2010 EBD Champion Conference.
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Preconference Session
Get a hands-on introduction to EBD in the pre-conference workshop offered on March 25. This popular session offers help those participants who want to gain practical experience in looking for evidence online in the ADA’s Learning Center.
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Tentative Program
Download the 2010 Conference Program | PDF file/24k 
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