Incidence of VAP · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
1 finding from 1 review
Duration of mechanical ventilation · Critically ill patients (adults and children) receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
It is very uncertain whether chlorhexidine (mouthrinse or gel), as part of oral hygiene care changes duration of mechanical ventilation compared with placebo or usual care (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU): chlorhexidine coolant vs distilled water during ultrasonic scaling · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether chlorhexidine coolant changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU): chlorhexidine… compared with distilled water coolant (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Duration of ICU stay · Critically ill patients (adults and children) receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Chlorhexidine (mouthrinse or gel), as part of oral hygiene care showed no clear difference in duration of ICU stay compared with placebo or usual care (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU per cubic feet/min/patient) using Reyniers slit sampler 30 inches (76 cm) from floor · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether laminar air flow with HEPA filter changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU per cubic… compared with without laminar flow or filter (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during restorative procedures at operator's left ear (RCT) · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
Rubber dam showed no clear difference in reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during… compared with no rubber dam; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Reduction in volume of contaminated aerosols in the operative environment · 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
Cost / economic data · Critically ill patients (adults and children) receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Incidence of VAP · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
1 finding from 1 review
Plaque · Critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
1 finding from 1 review
Adverse effects · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
1 finding from 1 review
Incidence of VAP · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Povidone iodine rinse led to lower incidence of VAP compared with saline rinse or placebo; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Duration of mechanical ventilation · Critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Toothbrushing (with or without antiseptics), as part of oral hygiene… showed no clear difference in duration of mechanical ventilation compared with no toothbrushing (with or without antiseptics) (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Increment of occlusal DMFS (decayed, missing, filled surfaces) of FPMs · Generally healthy children aged 6 to 9 years with at least one fully erupted first permanent molar with deep fissures or early enamel…
Fluoride varnish and fissure sealant did not differ significantly in occlusal DMFS increment of FPMs (MD 0.13, 95% CI -0.09 to 0.34; 3 RCTs; ungraded).
2 findings from 1 review
All‐cause mortality · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
1 finding from 1 review
Povidone iodine versus usual care: single study (67 participants), no evidence of a difference in mortality.
1 study · 67 participants
GRADE not reported
Duration of mechanical ventilation · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Saline rinse plus swab led to lower duration of mechanical ventilation compared with saline-soaked swab alone (usual care); GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Duration of ICU stay · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Povidone iodine rinse showed no clear difference in duration of ICU stay compared with saline rinse or placebo; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Incidence of VAP · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Saline rinse led to lower incidence of VAP compared with usual care (no rinse); GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Change in DMF increment on occlusal surfaces of first permanent molars · Children and adolescents (general population, aged under 20 years)
Resin-modified glass ionomer fissure sealant plus oral health… showed no clear difference in change in DMF increment on occlusal surfaces of first permanent molars compared with fluoride varnish plus oral health education; GRADE not reported.
2 findings from 1 review
MD 0.07 [-0.03, 0.17]
1 study
GRADE not reported
MD 0.23 [0.02, 0.44]
1 study
GRADE not reported
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU per cubic feet/min/patient) using Andersen cascade sampler 20-30 cm from mouth · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether laminar air flow with HEPA filter changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU per cubic… compared with without laminar flow or filter (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review