Summary
Would you like to enhance your spirit of inquiry in clinical practice?
This presentation, originally released during CDHA’s 2021 Virtual
Conference, will focus on the application of the evidence-based practice
model using an authentic dental hygiene clinical example: therapeutic oral
rinsing. Participants will learn how to follow the five steps of
evidence-based practice, from identifying a practice problem to accessing,
appraising, applying research to clinical decision making, and ultimately
evaluating the outcomes. While offering a perspective on the latest
research in therapeutic oral rinsing, the presentation will emphasize a
shared decision-making approach to better engage clients and enhance their
participation as partners in their oral health care.
Our
Translating Uncertainty in Evidence-Based Practice webinar
is a recommended prerequisite.
Presenter
Joanna Asadoorian PhD, RDH
Joanna Asadoorian is a professor and dental hygiene program
coordinator at George Brown College in Toronto, Ontario. Joanna
completed her associate degree at Erie Community College, her
Bachelor of Science (dental hygiene) and Master of Science at the
University of Toronto, and her doctoral degree at the University of
Manitoba in community health sciences. Her doctoral research was in
knowledge translation, specifically exploring clinical
decision-making capacity. Joanna has conducted studies in continuing
competency, self-assessment, reflection, and in educational
curriculum and home care practices.
Learning Outcomes
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
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Appreciate the importance of evidence-based dental hygiene practice
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Solve a real practice problem using the five steps of evidence-based
practice
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Develop insight into current therapeutic oral rinsing research and
evidence for practice
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Use a shared decision-making approach with clients in clinical
practice