ebd.ada.orgEvidence-based Dentistry (EBD)

Skip to main content Toggle Menu of ADA Web Sites ADA Websites ADA.org Access news, member benefits and ADA policy ADA Annual Meeting Attend ADA's premier event ADA CE Online Access cutting-edge continuing education courses ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry Find evidence to support your clinical decisions ADA Center for Professional Success Access member-only practice content ADA Foundation Investing in better oral health for all. Together. ADA Member Advantage Take advantage of endorsed, discounted business products ADA Store Purchase ADA products MouthHealthy Access oral-health information for the public and ADA Find-A-Dentist Partnerships and Commissions Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition Learn about ADA CERP recognition, look up CERP recognized CE providers and find CE courses. Commission on Dental Accreditation Explore CODA's role and find accredited schools and programs Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations Learn about the examinations used in licensing dentists and dental hygienists National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards Learn about recognized dental specialties and certifying boards A base font size A medium font size A larger font size Toggle Search Area Join us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Follow us on YouTube Join us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Toggle Member Links About the ADA Contact Us Join Renew Login Toggle Menu Evidence Evidence Browse Evidence Database Guidelines Critical Summaries Plain Language Summaries Systematic Reviews Education Education Workshops Book Awards Tutorials Podcasts Resources About Pills in a bottle Antibiotics for dental pain and swelling New guideline identifies when to prescribe and when not to prescribe. Download now. Previous Next Featured Chairside Guides: Antibiotics for Dental Pain and Swelling Two chairside guides present the clinical recommendations from the 2019 guideline on antibiotics for dental pain and swelling. Download guides Open Tabs Highlights Most Recent In ADA News Latest Highlights Guideline on antibiotics for dental pain and swelling now available Book on evidence-based dentistry now available Winners announced for 2019 EBD Awards Most Recent Critical Summaries Different flap designs have no impact on periodontal outcomes on second molars after impacted third-molar extraction Uncertainty of screening tools for obstructive sleep apnea in asymptomatic adults with treatments varying in effects Similar treatment outcomes when performing endodontic therapy on permanent teeth in a single visit or multiple visits Inconclusive evidence on using antibiotic prophylaxis before dental procedures to prevent infective endocarditis Platelet-rich fibrin membrane does not improve clinical outcomes compared with other treatment modalities in the treatment of gingival recession Featured News ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry workshop focuses on applying evidence in modern age December 2019 New ADA guideline advises against prescribing antibiotics for most dental pain, swelling October 2019 ADA scientists present research in Vancouver July 2019 Call for nominations for evidence-based dentistry awards April 2019 Why bother with evidence-based dentistry? ADA has the free and fast answer November 2018 Place an EBD Button on Your Website > Featured Video > Teach your patients about appropriate antibiotic use with this video. View Video Evidence Guidelines Critical Summaries Plain Language Summaries Systematic Reviews Browse Evidence Database Education Workshops Book Awards Tutorials Podcasts Resources Organizations Journals Databases Tools About About EBD Evidence Updates Copyright © 2020 American Dental Association. Reproduction or republication strictly prohibited without prior written permission. Accessibility Privacy Notice Terms of Use Contact Us...