This is a research paper on the topic: “Does aloe vera toothpaste reduce dental plaque and gingivitis in patients with gingivitis compared to normal fluoridated toothpastes?”
A sample paper is attached, with a different PICO question. A fake patient must be created. I want her name to be Julie, I’ll add some information about her afterward.
Sayar F, Farahmand AH, Rezazadeh M. Clinical Efficacy of Aloe Vera Toothpaste on Periodontal Parameters of Patients with Gingivitis-A Randomized, Controlled, Single-masked Clinical Trial. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2021 Mar 1;22(3):242-247. PMID: 34210922.
Paper written in MLA but sources must be in AMA in a footnote. Here are the requirements:
o what has been learned in the research
o limitations in the research
o future research needed
o what impact the research may have on the dental hygiene community
o the evidence-based treatment plan you created for your patient
o How will you implement this new treatment?
o How do you plan to evaluate the outcome of the implemented treatment?
If you must find another source, make sure it is peer-reviewed and published in the last 5 years.