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No studies found 1 · 14.3%GRADE not reported 4 · 57.1%Very low 2 · 28.6%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%

Self-management (self-administered/self-monitored OHA) vs Professional OHA

Gingivitis · Children or adults (fit and healthy, or with a well-defined medical condition)

It is very uncertain whether self-management (self-administered/self-monitored OHA) changes periodontal health: gingivitis compared with professional OHA (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

One‐to‐one oral hygiene advice provided in a dental setting for oral health 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes
2 to 6 months
SoF: 2 studies reported no significant differences but no usable data; 1 study showed little or no difference at 3 months; 1 study in adults with hyposalivation gave weak evidence of a benefit in gingivitis for…
4 studies · 181 participants
Very low

Self-management (self-administered/self-monitored OHA) vs Professional OHA

Probing pocket depth · Children or adults (fit and healthy, or with a well-defined medical condition)

1 finding from 1 review

One‐to‐one oral hygiene advice provided in a dental setting for oral health 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes
Jonsson 2006 (probing depth) and Lopez-Jornet 2014 (CPITN score); measured but not synthesised or GRADE-rated.
2 studies
GRADE not reported

Self-management (self-administered/self-monitored OHA) vs Professional OHA

Patient-reported behaviour changes · Children or adults (fit and healthy, or with a well-defined medical condition)

1 finding from 1 review

One‐to‐one oral hygiene advice provided in a dental setting for oral health 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes
Baab 1986 (time spent brushing, number of oral hygiene aids), Aljafari 2017 (child's dietary habits, self-reported snacking and toothbrushing), Jonsson 2006 (oral self-care habits); measured, not synthesised or…
3 studies
GRADE not reported

Self-management (self-administered/self-monitored OHA) vs Professional OHA

Patient satisfaction with advice provided · Children or adults (fit and healthy, or with a well-defined medical condition)

1 finding from 1 review

One‐to‐one oral hygiene advice provided in a dental setting for oral health 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes
Aljafari 2017 reported parent and child satisfaction with their educational intervention; measured, not synthesised or GRADE-rated.
1 study
GRADE not reported

Self-management (self-administered/self-monitored OHA) vs Professional OHA

Dental caries · Children or adults (fit and healthy, or with a well-defined medical condition)

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

One‐to‐one oral hygiene advice provided in a dental setting for oral health 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes
No studies were found that looked at dental caries.
0 studies
No studies found

Self-management (self-administered/self-monitored OHA) vs Professional OHA

Patient-reported changes in knowledge, attitudes and quality of life · Children or adults (fit and healthy, or with a well-defined medical condition)

1 finding from 1 review

One‐to‐one oral hygiene advice provided in a dental setting for oral health 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes
Aljafari 2017 reported child's dietary knowledge; measured, not synthesised or GRADE-rated.
1 study
GRADE not reported

Self-management (self-administered/self-monitored OHA) vs Professional OHA

Plaque · Children or adults (fit and healthy, or with a well-defined medical condition)

It is very uncertain whether self-management (self-administered/self-monitored OHA) changes periodontal health: plaque levels compared with professional OHA (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

One‐to‐one oral hygiene advice provided in a dental setting for oral health 2018 · Cochrane All outcomes
2 to 6 months
SoF: 2 studies reported no significant differences but no usable data; 1 study gave weak evidence of a benefit in plaque reduction at 3 months for self-management; 1 study in adults with hyposalivation gave very weak…
4 studies · 181 participants
Very low