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Recall intervals and follow-up care: what does the evidence say?
9 articles about “Recall”
Deep Caries: Selective vs. Complete Removal—When to Leave and When to Excavate Completely?
Evidence strongly supports selective caries removal in deep lesions. Decisions involve 5 factors: depth, excavation, pulp care, teeth status, and restoration quality.
Non-cavitated caries: When is remineralization enough versus when is infiltration needed?
Resin infiltration is most effective for preventing lesion spread without fillings. Fluoride treatment is standard care; active monitoring works for low-risk, early enamel spots.
Sealants for Kids & Teens: Evidence vs. Standard Care Guidelines
Evidence for fissure sealants comes from multiple systematic reviews/meta-analyses. DDJ rates this evidence moderately, suggesting use based on specific clinical decisions, not a blanket statement.
Childhood Caries Prevention: Sealants, Fluoride, and Social Determinants — Where Does the Evidence Stand?
The DDJ reviews evidence for preventing childhood caries across 4 areas: sealants, fluoride, social risks, and sweeteners. Overall conclusion strength is moderate despite high source quality.
Interdental Cleaning: Interdental Brush, Floss, Water Flosser - What Does the Evidence Really Show?
DDJ reviews interproximal hygiene across 4 areas. Interdental brushes are better than floss in accessible gaps. Evidence is still unclear for implants.
Fluoride in Dentistry: Benefits, Harms, and the Line Between Evidence and Misattribution
Few preventive pillars of dentistry are as thoroughly studied and as emotionally charged as fluoride. The real issue lies in the rigorous separation of different exposure models.
Fluoride in Dentistry: Caries Prevention, Fluorosis Risk, and the Neurotoxicity Debate
Topical fluorides reduce caries by 24–43 percent. The neurotoxicity debate concerns systemic exposure above 1.5 mg/L in drinking water and is not transferable to topical application.
Professional Dental Cleaning: Who Really Benefits?
Cochrane reviews show routine deep cleaning offers no benefit for stable adults regarding gingivitis or probing depth; benefits are limited to those with gingivitis needing OHI.
6-Month Recall: Evidence-Based Standard or Mostly Tradition?
Evidence supports risk-based recall intervals rather than a uniform 6-month default for every patient.