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139 questions · 173 findings · 8 reviews · Dental public health and special care

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No studies found 32 · 18.5%GRADE not reported 64 · 37%Very low 64 · 37%Low 11 · 6.4%Moderate 2 · 1.2%High 0 · 0%

Any method, procedure or policy to reduce contaminated aerosols in dental clinics vs Any other method, no treatment or combination of methods

Cost of the intervention · 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

Rubber dam vs No rubber dam

Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during restorative procedures at operator's occiput (RCT) · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting

It is very uncertain whether rubber dam changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during… compared with no rubber dam (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Rubber dam vs No rubber dam

Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during restorative procedures at 2 metres from mouth (CCT) · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting

It is very uncertain whether rubber dam changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during… compared with no rubber dam (very low certainty).

2 findings from 1 review

Chlorhexidine (mouthrinse or gel), as part of oral hygiene care vs placebo or usual care

Incidence of VAP · Critically ill patients (adults and children) receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU

Chlorhexidine (mouthrinse or gel), as part of oral hygiene care probably leads to lower incidence of VAP compared with placebo or usual care (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

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

All‐cause mortality · Critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU

Toothbrushing (with or without antiseptics), as part of oral hygiene… showed no clear difference in mortality compared with no toothbrushing (with or without antiseptics) (low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Chlorhexidine (mouthrinse or gel), as part of oral hygiene care vs placebo or usual care

Adverse effects · Critically ill patients (adults and children) receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
1 finding from 1 review

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

Systemic antibiotic use · Critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU

The review found no eligible studies for this question.

1 finding from 1 review

Povidone iodine coolant vs Distilled water coolant

Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU): cinnamon extract coolant vs distilled water during ultrasonic scaling · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting

It is very uncertain whether povidone iodine coolant changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU): povidone… compared with distilled water coolant (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

Chlorhexidine (mouthrinse or gel), as part of oral hygiene care vs placebo or usual care

All‐cause mortality · 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 mortality compared with placebo or usual care (moderate certainty).

1 finding from 1 review

High-volume evacuation (HVE) vs Conventional dental suction (low-volume evacuator / saliva ejector)

Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during ultrasonic scaling at 40 cm from mouth · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting

It is very uncertain whether high-volume evacuation (HVE) changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during… compared with conventional dental suction (low-volume evacuator / saliva ejector) (very low certainty).

1 finding from 1 review