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SynthesisNursing & health sciences2025

Oral Health Care: A Systematic Review of Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Chiara Gallione, Erika Bassi, Arianna Cattaneo, Erica Busca, Ines Basso, Alberto Dal Molin

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Synthesis in Nursing & health sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

16 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Chiara GallioneMaggiore Della Carità Hospital, Novara, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1334-4374
Erika BassiDepartment of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6031-1271
Arianna CattaneoEtihad Aviation Group P.J.S.C., Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Erica BuscaMaggiore Della Carità Hospital, Novara, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1960-2912
Ines BassoDepartment of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9283-236X
Alberto Dal MolinDepartment of Translational Medicine, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2263-1340

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Maintaining good oral hygiene is essential for preventing and managing oral health problems. This systematic review aimed to identify and assess clinical practice guidelines on oral hygiene, focusing on quality and key areas. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane, and organizational websites. Guidelines from health organizations that focused on oral health, hygiene education, and disease prevention were included. Guidelines based on expert opinions and those focusing on specific pathologies were excluded. The AGREE II tool was used to evaluate quality, and a narrative synthesis summarized recommendations across pediatric, adult, and senior age groups. Nine studies were reviewed. Results showed that electric toothbrushes do not significantly outperform manual ones in preventing cavities, though they may reduce plaque. Fluoride toothpaste is less effective if followed by rinsing with water. For adults, mouthwashes with chlorhexidine or sodium fluoride are recommended. Checkups every six months are advised for healthy children and adults. Proper denture care is also emphasized. Regular updates to oral care guidelines are necessary, as oral health affects essential functions and social well-being.

Indexed as

Oral HealthOral HygieneHumansPractice Guidelines as Topicoral healthoral hygienepractice guideline

Identifiers

PMID39776243
PMCPMC11707404

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