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April 25, 2026HealthcareOpen Access

Dentists’ Knowledge and Clinical Preferences Regarding Evidence-Based Restorative Material Selection in Türkiye: Implications for Clinical Practice and Healthcare Policy

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MSMehmet SalıkDicle UniversityEBElif Pınar BakırŞBŞeyhmus BakırBatman University

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Implication

Cross-sectional survey evaluates dentists' knowledge on restorative materials in Türkiye, indicating a need for enhanced education.

Key Points

  • Evaluate the knowledge levels of evidence-based practice among dentists in Türkiye and identify factors influencing this knowledge.
  • Cross-sectional descriptive survey
  • 341 dentists surveyed using an online questionnaire
  • Ordinal and multinomial logistic regression analyses conducted
  • Aesthetic expectations and durability were primary factors in material selection.
  • About half of dentists reported low-to-moderate evidence-based dentistry knowledge.
  • Professional experience and status significantly influenced knowledge level (p < 0.05).

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Salık et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5b2388ba6daa22daca69https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare14091129
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