Table 3 Descriptive statistics

%

 Consults peer-reviewed dental journals (Y/N)

87

 Consults other published dental sources (Y/N)

58

Mean

 Range of all sources consulted

2.78

 Range of peer-reviewed journal sources consulted

1.74

 Range of other published sources consulted

1.05

E-I Index

 Proportional mix of peer-reviewed Journals and other published sources

−0.37

Mean

  Range of complex procedures routinely conducted

0.66

  Range of standard procedures routinely conducted

3.49

  Range of patients per week (category)

5.07

%

  Solo practitioner

47

  Dentist practices full-time

88

  Dentist practices in one office only

81

%

  Advanced training

31

  Research experience

40

  PBRN skill motive

65

Mean

  Professional age (years since dental school)

24.2

%

  Female dentist

37

  Under-represented minority dentist

13