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What do systematic reviews say?

1,333 questions · 1,344 findings · 217 reviews · All outcomes

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Toothbrushing (with or without antiseptics), as part of oral hygiene care vs No toothbrushing (with or without antiseptics)

Caregivers' preferences for oral hygiene care · Critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Oral hygiene care for critically ill patients to prevent ventilator‐associated pneumonia 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
The outcome of caregivers' preferences was not reported by any study in this comparison.
0 studies
No studies found

Counter-stimulation or distraction vs Conventional treatment

Completion of dental treatment · Children and adolescents having dental treatment under local anaesthetic without general anaesthesia

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for increasing acceptance of local anaesthetic in children and adolescents having dental treatment 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
Immediately before or during LA
Completion of dental treatment: included studies did not report on this outcome
Studies not reported
No studies found

Hypnosis vs Conventional treatment

Acceptance of LA · Children and adolescents having dental treatment under local anaesthetic without general anaesthesia

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for increasing acceptance of local anaesthetic in children and adolescents having dental treatment 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
Immediately before or during LA
Acceptance of LA: included studies did not report on this outcome
Studies not reported
No studies found

Antimicrobial mouthwash and/or nasal spray (alone or in combination), any concentration, frequency or dosage vs No treatment or saline or water

COVID-19 viral content of aerosol (when present) · Patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Antimicrobial mouthwashes (gargling) and nasal sprays administered to patients with suspected or confirmed COVID‐19… 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
No data available (no included studies)
0 studies
No studies found

Ozonisation vs No ozonisation / standard operatory

Outcome not reported · Dental healthcare providers (dentist, dental surgery assistant, dental hygienist, dental technologist, dental laboratory staff, dental…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions to reduce contaminated aerosols produced during dental procedures for preventing infectious diseases 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found

Resin-based fissure sealant plus fluoride varnish vs Fluoride varnish

Number of visits to the dentist for repair of sealant or fluoride varnish application · Children and adolescents (general population, aged under 20 years)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Pit and fissure sealants versus fluoride varnishes for preventing dental decay in the permanent teeth of children and… 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
The study (Splieth 2001) did not measure the number of visits to the dentist for repair of sealant or fluoride varnish application.
0 studies
No studies found

Counter-stimulation and distraction (combined) vs Conventional treatment

Adverse effects · Children and adolescents having dental treatment under local anaesthetic without general anaesthesia

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for increasing acceptance of local anaesthetic in children and adolescents having dental treatment 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
During LA
Adverse effects: included studies did not report on this outcome
Studies not reported
No studies found

Clindamycin + SRP vs SRP

Adverse events · Adults with aggressive periodontitis

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Adjunctive systemic antimicrobials for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
Long-term (≥ 1 year)
Included study has not reported adverse events
Studies not reported
No studies found

Electrical counter-stimulation device (DentalVibe) vs Conventional treatment (no stimulation)

Successful LA/painless treatment · Children and adolescents having dental treatment under local anaesthetic without general anaesthesia

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for increasing acceptance of local anaesthetic in children and adolescents having dental treatment 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
During LA
Successful LA/painless treatment: included studies did not report on this outcome
Studies not reported
No studies found

Tetracycline + SRP vs SRP

Patient-reported quality of life changes · Adults with aggressive periodontitis

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Adjunctive systemic antimicrobials for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
Long-term (≥ 1 year)
Included studies have not reported this outcome
Studies not reported
No studies found

Coronectomy vs Complete extraction (odontectomy)

Adverse effects (root migration / fracture) · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
up to 30 days
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Any antimicrobial mouthwash and/or nasal spray (alone or in combination), at any concentration, delivered to the patient or HCW before and/or after an AGP vs No treatment or saline or water

Change in COVID-19 viral load at site(s) of irrigation · Patients without suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs), and the healthcare workers…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Antimicrobial mouthwashes (gargling) and nasal sprays to protect healthcare workers when undertaking… 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
No data available (no included studies)
Studies not reported
No studies found

Any antimicrobial mouthwash and/or nasal spray (alone or in combination), at any concentration, delivered to the patient or HCW before and/or after an AGP vs No treatment or saline or water

Anosmia (or disturbance in sense of smell) · Patients without suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs), and the healthcare workers…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Antimicrobial mouthwashes (gargling) and nasal sprays to protect healthcare workers when undertaking… 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
Assessed at a minimum of 2 weeks
No data available (no included studies)
Studies not reported
No studies found

Irrigation technique A vs Irrigation technique B

Adverse effects · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
up to 30 days
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found

Clinical examination with 24-month recall vs Clinical examination with 12-month recall

Periodontal disease · Regular-attending primary-care dental patients aged 3, 16 or 18 years at entry (aged up to 20; low caries risk)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Recall intervals for oral health in primary care patients 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
2 years
Summary of findings 1 lists 'Periodontal disease: Not reported' for the 24-month versus 12-month comparison (Wang 1992 did not measure it).
0 studies
No studies found

Gastroesophageal or laryngopharyngeal reflux (GERD/LPR) vs Healthy controls

Oral/pharyngeal microbiota modifications · Adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR)

No eligible studies investigated reflux-related modifications of the oral or pharyngeal microbiota; this is an evidence gap identified by the review.

1 finding from 1 review

Laryngopharyngeal reflux, gastroesophageal reflux and dental disorders: A systematic review. 2020 All outcomes
Adult patients in gastroenterology, ENT and dental clinical settings
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found

Doxycycline + SRP vs SRP

Patient-reported quality of life changes · Adults with aggressive periodontitis

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Adjunctive systemic antimicrobials for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
Long-term (≥ 1 year)
Included studies have not reported this outcome
Studies not reported
No studies found

Doxycycline + SRP vs Metronidazole + SRP

Percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP) · Adults with aggressive periodontitis

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Adjunctive systemic antimicrobials for the non‐surgical treatment of periodontitis 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
Long-term (≥ 1 year)
Included studies have not reported this outcome
Studies not reported
No studies found

Counter-stimulation and distraction (combined) vs Conventional treatment

Successful LA/painless treatment · Children and adolescents having dental treatment under local anaesthetic without general anaesthesia

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions for increasing acceptance of local anaesthetic in children and adolescents having dental treatment 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
During LA
Successful LA/painless treatment: included studies did not report on this outcome
Studies not reported
No studies found

Ultraviolet (UV) light air decontamination vs No UV light / standard operatory

Outcome not reported · Dental healthcare providers (dentist, dental surgery assistant, dental hygienist, dental technologist, dental laboratory staff, dental…

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Interventions to reduce contaminated aerosols produced during dental procedures for preventing infectious diseases 2020 · Cochrane All outcomes
no estimate extracted
0 studies
No studies found