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
Temporary altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
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
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
Adverse events (split-mouth) · People with symptomatic, biopsy-confirmed oral lichen planus (OLP); not concurrently receiving other OLP treatment
Topical triamcinolone acetonide led to lower adverse events (split-mouth) compared with cryotherapy; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP) · Adults with periodontitis (chronic and aggressive)
Metronidazole + SRP showed no clear difference in percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP) compared with amoxicillin + metronidazole + SRP; GRADE not reported.
2 findings from 1 review
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
Patient-reported quality of life changes · Adults with periodontitis (chronic and aggressive)
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
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
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
Antimicrobial resistance · Adults with periodontitis (chronic and aggressive)
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
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
Patient satisfaction: measured by questionnaires · 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
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
Other adverse events (allergy, irritation/burning of nasal, oral or oropharyngeal mucosa, long-term staining of mucous membranes or teeth, accidental ingestion) · Healthcare workers (HCWs) treating patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
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
Permanent altered tongue, chin, or lip sensation · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
no estimate extracted
Studies not reported
No studies found
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
Percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP) · Adults with chronic periodontitis
Moxifloxacin + SRP led to lower percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP) compared with SRP; GRADE not reported.
2 findings from 1 review