ADA seeks leaders for EBD training

The ADA is looking for dentists interested in spreading the word about evidence-based dentistry to attend the second annual EBD Champions Conference.

Applications are due by Jan. 30 in order to be considered for the May 29-30 conference, which is sponsored by the ADA and the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice and is supported by an educational grant from Procter & Gamble.

There will also be a hands-on, pre-conference workshop offered on May 28 to help those participants who want to gain practical experience in looking for evidence online. All events will be held at ADA Headquarters.

“The purpose of the conference is to identify local clinical and academic leaders to help promote and implement the scientific principles and merits of EBD and to support the timely transfer of clinically relevant knowledge amongst their peers and colleagues,” said Dr. Daniel Meyer, senior vice president, ADA Science/Professional Affairs. “Ultimately, those attending the conference should help lead, promote and advance quality oral health care for the patients we serve in our respective practices, health care settings and communities. We are looking for those dentists that have the leadership skills to help promote the value of EBD to their dental and medical colleagues, peers and decision-makers.”

The event is a unique opportunity for dentists to become EBD Champions and to become resources to their local dental communities by promoting an evidence-based approach to patient treatment and disease prevention, he said.

All participants will earn continuing education credits for participation in the conference. For more information or to apply to become an EBD Champion, visit聽www.ada.org or call the ADA toll-free, Ext. 2521.聽