Oral Health Recommendations
Oral Health Recommendations
Evidence-based clinical recommendations from multiple countries and organizations.
94 Recommendations Found
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.
Apply fluoride varnish to teeth 2 times a year (2.26% NaF).
Apply fluoride varnish to teeth 2 times a year (2.26% NaF).
Brush teeth at least twice daily (with assistance from parent or carer if required):• last thing at…
Brush teeth at least twice daily (with assistance from parent or carer if required):• last thing at night or before bedtime and on at least one other occasion• with toothpaste containing 1,350 to 1,5…
Assign a shortened recall interval based on dental caries risk.
Assign a shortened recall interval based on dental caries risk.
Investigate diet and assist adoption of good dietary practice in line with the Eatwell Guide.
Investigate diet and assist adoption of good dietary practice in line with the Eatwell Guide.
Where the child is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner …
Where the child is prescribed medication frequently or long term, liaise with medical practitioner to request that it is sugar free.