Following the success of the evidence-based dentistry conference in Atlanta (Georgia, USA), I am pleased to report on two similarly successful conferences and workshops held in Brazil in November 2003. The events were organised following the attendance of the Maria Navarro Dean of the dental faculty from the University of São Paulo at Bauru, and Professor Aronita Rosenblatt from the dental faculty at the University of Pernambuco at the Atlanta meeting.
The Bauru event was a 2-day conference followed by a 3-day workshop and the Recife event a half-day conference followed by a day of workshops. The majority of the sessions over the week were presented by Debora Matthews and me; Richard Niederman had to leave early because of family commitments and, unfortunately, Valeria Marinho — who many will recall from her excellent and extensive series of Cochrane topical fluoride reviews — was unwell. But despite these minor setbacks, and the temperatures in the 30°C range, both events were very well-attended and attracted over 200 participants in all. These included both staff and students from the two dental schools along with staff from other medical disciplines.
