Oral Health Recommendations
Oral Health Recommendations
Evidence-based clinical recommendations from multiple countries and organizations.
79 Recommendations Found
Toothbrushing and toothpaste: • brush gum line and each tooth at least twice daily (last thing at n…
Toothbrushing and toothpaste: • brush gum line and each tooth at least twice daily (last thing at night or before bedtime and on one other occasion)
• remove plaque effectively using methods shown by the dental team. This will prevent gingivitis (g…
• remove plaque effectively using methods shown by the dental team. This will prevent gingivitis (gum bleeding or redness) and reduces the risk of periodontal disease
• daily, effective plaque removal is critical to periodontal health
• daily, effective plaque removal is critical to periodontal health
Where a patient is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner …
Where a patient is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner to request that it is sugar free.
For those with obvious active coronal or root caries, consider prescribing 2,800 or 5,000ppm fluori…
For those with obvious active coronal or root caries, consider prescribing 2,800 or 5,000ppm fluoride toothpaste until dental caries is stabilised and risk is reduced.
For those with active coronal or root caries, consider recommending or prescribing daily fluoride r…
For those with active coronal or root caries, consider recommending or prescribing daily fluoride rinse (0.05% NaF; 230 ppmF, to be used at a different time from toothbrushing) until dental caries ri…
Use a fluoride mouth rinse daily (0.05% NaF; 230 ppmF) at a different time to toothbrushing.
Use a fluoride mouth rinse daily (0.05% NaF; 230 ppmF) at a different time to toothbrushing.
Support toothbrushing where required (for example carer assistance, specialised brush, non-foaming …
Support toothbrushing where required (for example carer assistance, specialised brush, non-foaming toothpaste).
Assign a recall interval ranging from 3 to 24 months, based on oral health needs and disease risk.
Assign a recall interval ranging from 3 to 24 months, based on oral health needs and disease risk.
Minimise the amount and frequency of consumption of sugary food and drinks.
Minimise the amount and frequency of consumption of sugary food and drinks.
Brush teeth at least twice daily:• last thing at night (or before bedtime) and on at least one othe…
Brush teeth at least twice daily:• last thing at night (or before bedtime) and on at least one other occasion• with toothpaste containing 1,350 to 1,500ppm fluoride• spitting out after brushing rathe…
Where a child or young person is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical…
Where a child or young person is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner to request that it is sugar free.
For those 16 years and above with active caries, consider prescribing either 2,800ppm or 5,000ppm f…
For those 16 years and above with active caries, consider prescribing either 2,800ppm or 5,000ppm fluoride toothpaste until dental caries risk is reduced.
For those 10 years and above with active caries, consider prescribing 2,800ppm fluoride toothpaste …
For those 10 years and above with active caries, consider prescribing 2,800ppm fluoride toothpaste until dental caries risk is reduced.
For those 8 years and above with active caries, consider recommending or prescribing daily fluoride…
For those 8 years and above with active caries, consider recommending or prescribing daily fluoride mouth rinse (0.05% NaF; 230ppm F), to be used at a different time from brushing, until dental carie…
Apply fluoride varnish to teeth 2 or more times a year (2.26% NaF).
Apply fluoride varnish to teeth 2 or more times a year (2.26% NaF).
Apply resin sealant to permanent teeth on eruption.
Apply resin sealant to permanent teeth on eruption.
Use a fluoride mouth rinse daily (0.05% NaF; 230 ppmF) at a different time to brushing.
Use a fluoride mouth rinse daily (0.05% NaF; 230 ppmF) at a different time to brushing.
Parent or carer to assist and supervise toothbrushing if required.
Parent or carer to assist and supervise toothbrushing if required.
Assign a recall interval within the range of 3 to 12 months based on oral health needs and disease …
Assign a recall interval within the range of 3 to 12 months based on oral health needs and disease risk.