TODENTJ-25-03-2019_TODENTJ-4-51 1553505148 Bentham Open doi@benthamopen.net Bentham Open The Open Dentistry Journal TODENTJ 1874-2106 7 16 2010 4 1 Akadiri Oladimeji Adeniyi Adeyemo Wasiu Lanre Background Evidence-based dentistry (EBD) is becoming popular all over the world with the increasing global involvement of dental practitioners in the debates on the relevance or otherwise of EBD. However, very little has been known on the evolutionary trend of EBD in the developing countries of the world. Aims and Objectives This pilot study was designed to assess the state of EBD in the accredited dental schools in Nigeria as an example of a developing economy. Methodology An electronic search was conducted for articles on the subject of EBD emanating into the world dental literature from Nigeria as a measure of activities in the field of EBD in the country. Further investigation was done by way of interviews of faculty members and resident doctors in the four fully accredited dental schools in Nigeria. The subject of the interview was premised around the evaluation of activities in the field of EBD. Results Only 6 relevant articles were found in the search. The interviews however revealed an increasing awareness but low level of knowledge of the principles of EBD in the dental schools. Major obstacles were infrastructural limitations and lack of personal motivations. The enthusiasm of the younger faculties and resident doctors was notable. Conclusion It was obvious that EBD is yet to assume the desired momentum in the 21st century in Nigeria. 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