introduction to: national dental practice- based research network support: u19-de-22516
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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 PBRN2012-2019
• 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 participation1. Informational:
latest news and study results
2. Limited: questionnaire studies
3. Full: questionnaire studies and in-office researchYou 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:
– Email– 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 http://www.nationaldentalpbrn.org/
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/National-Dental-Practice-Based-Research-Network-NDPBRN/126966417368332?v=wall
Linked-in http://www.linkedin.com/groups/National-Dental-PracticeBased-Research-Network-3723139?mostPopular-&gid=3723139
Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/DentalPBRN
YouTube http://www.youtube.com/user/DentalPBRN/
Southwest RegionArizona, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
Contact information
Thomas W [email protected]
Rahma [email protected]
210-562-5685
Stephanie Reyes*[email protected]
210-562-5654
Sarah [email protected]
210-562-5686
SW Region National Dental PBRN
STRF MC 8258 8403 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229
* Main contact
Thomas OatesRegional Director
Stephanie Reyes*Regional
Coordinator
Sarah TheisenRegional
Coordinator
Rahma MungiaRegional Deputy Director