Statistics for Dental Clinicians

Statistics for Dental Clinicians is a book that helps dental practitioners understand and interpret the scientific literature and apply statistical concepts to their clinical practice. It covers basic building blocks of statistics, clinical study designs, descriptive and inferential statistical concepts, and interpretation of study results. It also includes a glossary of statistical terms, graphs, figures, tables, and illustrations to improve reader comprehension.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 28 August 2023
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Statistics for Dental Clinicians is a comprehensive guide that empowers clinicians to comprehend the intricate relationship between biostatistics and dental clinical practice. Written in a clear and accessible manner, the book aims to demystify complex statistical and study design principles, enabling dental practitioners to effectively interpret scientific literature and apply these concepts to their daily clinical routines.

The book is organized into chapters that cover the fundamental building blocks of statistics, including clinical study designs, descriptive and inferential statistical concepts, and the interpretation of study results. It emphasizes the distinction between clinical and statistical significance and provides practical insights into how statistics can inform clinical decision-making.

To enhance reader comprehension, the book includes an extensive glossary of statistical terms, accompanied by graphs, figures, tables, and illustrations. Each chapter is accompanied by selected readings that further reinforce the key concepts discussed.

Statistics for Dental Clinicians delves into various topics, including:

Understanding and interpreting the scientific language used in the biomedical literature and statistical concepts that underpin evidence-based dentistry.

Explaining the role of statistics in healthcare and its significance in making informed clinical decisions.

Acquainting clinicians with statistical concepts such as standard deviations, standard errors, p-values, confidence intervals, sample sizes, correlations, survival analyses, probabilistic-based diagnosis, regression modeling, and patient-reported outcome measures.

Grasping the concepts of absolute risks, relative risks, and odds ratios, as well as randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, cross-sectional studies, meta-analysis, bias, and confounding.

By providing comprehensive coverage of a broad range of statistical concepts and applications, Statistics for Dental Clinicians aims to equip dental practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their profession. Whether you are a dental student, a practicing dentist, or a researcher, this book is a valuable resource that will enhance your understanding of statistics and its practical implications in dental clinical practice.

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 181 x 254 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119810162