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The purpose of this study was to determine the understanding, awareness and practice of Evidence Based Dentistry [EBD] amongst dentists working at dental colleges in Karachi. Total participants in this study were 200 who were randomly selected from different dental colleges in Karachi. Participants completed a pre-tested self administered questionnaire. 87% of the participants were graduates and were either trainees or had completed post-graduation. Data analysis was done by SPSS version 16. One-way ANOVA was applied. P- value < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Only 23% of the participants reported that they always practiced Evidence based dentistry. Lack of training on EBD was considered as a barrier to Evidence Based Dentistry and the second most common cause reported was lack of access to resources. Majority of the participants 69% were not taught or trained earlier to practice Evidence Based Dentistry. Interestingly 87% of the participants showed their willingness to be trained for Evidence-Based Dentistry. With respect to barriers in EBD Education level [0.018] and field of specialty of dentist [0.014] were found to be statistically significant. Therefore more emphasis should be given in training students as well as faculty members in Evidence Based Dentistry. It should also be ensured that all possible resources for accessing current dental research should be provided in Dental colleges