Introduction to: National Dental Practice- Based Research Network Support: U19-DE-22516
What is a dental practice-based research network (PBRN)? A Nationwide, grassroots effort from practitioners Asking and answering questions important to daily practice Having an impact on the quality of care we deliver Sharing experiences and expertise Designed to gather real world evidence
Rigorous but not relevant
Funding for the Network Funded by The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research NIDCR is one of the National Institutes of Health in the US Department of Health & Human Services
National Dental PBRN Our Mission –To improve oral health by conducting dental practice-based research and by serving dental professionals through education and collegiality Our Aim –Practical science done about, in, and for the benefit of real world clinical practice
Participation Levels of participation 1.Informational: latest news and study results 2.Limited: questionnaire studies 3.Full: questionnaire studies and in- office research You decide which studies you want to participate in
How you can be engaged Generating ideas for studies Developing study design Input on data collection forms Data collection Presentations –Local › Regional › National Manuscript preparation −Co-authoring journal articles/abstracts
Benefits of Joining Free membership and CE Improving: –the quality of dental care and oral health of patients –knowledge and techniques that benefit your practice Add excitement to your practice for you, your staff and your patients Make a difference in dentistry!
What to Expect Research opportunities will be announced via: – –Mailings –Personal calls Interested in a study? –Contact a Regional Coordinator (RC) RC will enroll you into the study RC will ensure the proper paperwork and training are completed before you begin Remuneration for questionnaires and in-office studies Dissemination of Results Webinars Publications Regional and National meetings Mail-outs
Annual Meetings: An Opportunity to Interact with other Members Attend annual meetings of practitioner-investigators –Held in each region –‘Talk shop’ with fellow practitioners Hear or give presentations on research projects Serve on committees that help guide the direction of the network and its research
Stay Connected with the Network Website Facebook Research-Network-NDPBRN/ ?v=wall Research-Network-NDPBRN/ ?v=wall Linked-in Research-Network ?mostPopular-&gid= Research-Network ?mostPopular-&gid= Twitter YouTube
Southwest Region Arizona, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas Contact information Thomas W Oates Rahma Mungia Stephanie Reyes* Sarah Theisen SW Region National Dental PBRN STRF MC Floyd Curl Dr San Antonio, TX * Main contact Thomas Oates Regional Director Stephanie Reyes* Regional Coordinator Sarah Theisen Regional Coordinator Rahma Mungia Regional Deputy Director