Suggested Reading


  • Geyman JP, Deyo RA, Ramsey SD: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice: Concepts and Approaches. Boston, Butterworth Heinemann, 2000.

  • Hamer S, Collinson G: Achieving Evidence-Based Practice: A Handbook for Practitioners. Edinburgh, Bailliere Tindall Royal College of Nursing, 1999.

  • O’Hehir TE, Suvan J: Perio Reports: Compendium of Current Research. Flagstaff, Perio Reports, 1997.

  • Understanding and evaluating scientific literature. OSAP Monthly Focus 1999;3:1-8.

  • Page RC, et al.: Design and conduct of clinical trials of products designed for the prevention, diagnosis and therapy of periodontitis. Chicago, American Academy of Periodontology, 1995.

  • Walmsley AD: The electric toothbrush: A review. Br Dent J 1997;182(6):209-218.

  • Brothwell DJ, Jutai, DK, Hawkins RJ: An update of mechanical oral hygiene practices: Evidence-based recommendations for disease prevention. CDA J 1998;64(4):295-304.

  • Greenstein G: Position paper: The role of supra- and subgingival irrigation in the treatment of periodontal disease. 1995. The American Academy of Periodontology, Chicago, IL.