Diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity and specificity) for detection of early enamel caries (D1 threshold) · Asymptomatic children, adolescents, or adults presenting for clinical examination (in vivo studies), or extracted teeth of children or…
1 finding from 1 review
Fluorescence devices for the detection of dental caries 2020 · Cochrane All outcomesUp to 3 months between index test and reference standard (in vivo studies)
Analysed as a separate index test (coupled forest plot and SROC plot, Figure 22 / Figure 23; Appendix 5); no summary DOR or sensitivity/specificity point reported numerically in the text. 4 datasets, 356 tooth sites.
4 studies
GRADE not reported
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
No recall interval / patient-driven attendance vs A fixed recall interval
Outcome not reported · Children and adults receiving dental check-ups in primary care, irrespective of oral disease risk
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
Dental caries: prevalence of moderate to extensive caries (ICDAS 3-6) · Dentate adults (aged 18 years and older) receiving dental check-ups in UK general dental practices (regular attenders)
Clinical examination with risk-based recall showed no clear difference in dental caries: prevalence of moderate to extensive caries (ICDAS 3-6) compared with clinical examination with 24-month recall (moderate certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Clinical resolution · People with symptomatic, biopsy-confirmed oral lichen planus (OLP); not concurrently receiving other OLP treatment
It is very uncertain whether clobetasol propionate ointment changes clinical resolution compared with low-level laser therapy (LLLT) (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Wound infection · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal
It is very uncertain whether lingual split with chisel changes wound infection compared with surgical handpiece (bur) (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Presence of dry socket · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal
Autologous platelet concentrate (PRP/PRF) in socket may leads to lower alveolar osteitis compared with no blood product (conventional) (low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Oral health knowledge (1-9 scale) · Dentate adults (aged 18 years and older) receiving dental check-ups in UK general dental practices (regular attenders)
Clinical examination with risk-based recall showed no clear difference in oral health knowledge (1-9 scale) compared with clinical examination with 6-month recall; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
All‐cause mortality · Critically ill patients receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
Saline rinse showed no clear difference in mortality compared with usual care (no rinse); GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) by subgroup: Multiple sites per tooth (detection of early enamel caries, D1 threshold) · Asymptomatic children, adolescents, or adults presenting for clinical examination (in vivo studies), or extracted teeth of children or…
1 finding from 1 review
Percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP) · Adults with aggressive periodontitis
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
2 findings from 1 review
Included studies have not reported this outcome
Studies not reported
No studies found
MD -14.62 [-27.21, -2.03]
1 study · 38 participants
GRADE not reported
Adverse effects · Critically ill adults receiving mechanical ventilation in ICU
1 finding from 1 review
Diagnostic odds ratio (DOR) by subgroup: Smooth or secondary-caries surfaces (detection of early enamel caries, D1 threshold) · Asymptomatic children, adolescents, or adults presenting for clinical examination (in vivo studies), or extracted teeth of children or…
1 finding from 1 review
Maximal mouth opening (interincisal distance) · Adults with mandibular third molars requiring removal
Primary (complete) wound closure showed no clear difference in maximum mouth opening (mean) compared with secondary (partial) wound closure; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review
Percentage of bleeding on probing (BOP) · Adults with aggressive periodontitis
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
1 finding from 1 review
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
Clinical score · People with symptomatic, biopsy-confirmed oral lichen planus (OLP); not concurrently receiving other OLP treatment
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
Reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during cavity preparation · People undergoing aerosol-generating procedures (AGPs) in a dental setting
It is very uncertain whether air cleaning system (ACS) changes reduction in level of contamination in aerosols (CFU) during cavity… compared with no air cleaning system (very low certainty).
1 finding from 1 review
Oral health knowledge (1-9 scale) · Dentate adults (aged 18 years and older) receiving dental check-ups in UK general dental practices (regular attenders)
Clinical examination with 24-month recall showed no clear difference in oral health knowledge (1-9 scale) compared with clinical examination with 6-month recall; GRADE not reported.
1 finding from 1 review