Advise best methods of plaque removal to prevent gingivitis and achieve lowest risk of periodontitis and tooth loss.
Clinical Recommendation
🏴 England • Public Health England (PHE)
Recommendation Statement
Advise best methods of plaque removal to prevent gingivitis and achieve lowest risk of periodontitis and tooth loss.
Advise best methods of plaque removal to prevent gingivitis and achieve lowest risk of periodontitis and tooth loss.
Clinical Topics
Keywords
Assessment and Care Planning
References
Department of Health and Social Care (2021). General. Conway DI, et al. Enhancing the prevention and early detection of oral cancer in the dental practice. Br Dent J. 2018;225(7):629-633.
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