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Fluoride concentration of drinking waters and prevalence of fluorosis in iran: a systematic review
Azami-Aghdash, Saber, Ghojazadeh, Morteza, Pournaghi Azar, Fatemeh, Naghavi-Behzad, Mohammad, Mahmoudi, Mostafa, Jamali, Zahra. Journal of Dental Research Dental Clinics Dental Prospects. 2013;7(1):1-7

Periodontal health status and bacteraemia from daily oral activities: systematic review/meta-analysis
Tomas, Inmaculada, Diz, Pedro, Tobias, Aurelio, Scully, Crispian, Donos, Nikolaos. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 2012;39(3):213-28

Advanced dental disease in people with severe mental illness: systematic review and meta-analysis
Kisely, S., Quek, L. H., Pais, J., Lalloo, R., Johnson, N. W., Lawrence, D.. British Journal of Psychiatry. 2011;199(3):187-93

Cochrane reviews on the benefits/risks of fluoride toothpastes
Wong, M. C., Clarkson, J., Glenny, A. M., Lo, E. C., Marinho, V. C., Tsang, B. W., Walsh, T., Worthington, H. V.. Journal of Dental Research. 2011;90(5):573-9

Supplemental fluoride use for moderate and high caries risk adults: a systematic review
Gibson, G., Jurasic, M. M., Wehler, C. J., Jones, J. A.. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. 2011;71(3):171-84

Evidence-based clinical recommendations on the prescription of dietary fluoride supplements for caries prevention: a report of the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs
Rozier, R. G., Adair, S., Graham, F., Iafolla, T., Kingman, A., Kohn, W., Krol, D., Levy, S., Pollick, H., Whitford, G., Strock, S., Frantsve-Hawley, J., Aravamudhan, K., Meyer, D. M.. Journal of the American Dental Association. 2010;141(12):1480-9

Fluoride toothpastes of different concentrations for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Walsh T, Worthington HV, Glenny AM, Appelbe P, Marinho VC, Shi X, Glenny A-M. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2010;(1):CD007868

Fluoride varnishes and decrease in caries incidence in preschool children: a systematic review
Carvalho, D. M., Salazar, M., Oliveira, B. H., Coutinho, E. S.. Revista Brasileira de Epidemiologia. 2010;13(1):139-49

Topical fluoride as a cause of dental fluorosis in children
Wong MC, Glenny AM, Tsang BW, Lo EC, Worthington HV, Marinho VC, Glenny A-M. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2010;(1):CD007693

Caries prevention with fluoride toothpaste in children: an update
Twetman S. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry: Official Journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. 2009;10(3):162-7

Caries preventive effect of fluoride in milk, salt and tablets: a literature review
Espelid I. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry: Official Journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. 2009;10(3):149-56

Cochrane reviews of randomized trials of fluoride therapies for preventing dental caries
Marinho VCC. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry: Official Journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. 2009;10(3):183-91

Fluoride varnish in the prevention of dental caries in children and adolescents: a systematic review
Azarpazhooh A, Main PA. Hawaii Dental Journal. 2009;40(1):6-7

A systematic review of the efficacy and safety of fluoridation
Yeung CA. Evid Based Dent. 2008;9(2):39-43

Fluoride supplements, dental caries and fluorosis: a systematic review
Ismail AI, Hasson H. Journal of the American Dental Association. 2008;139(11):1457-68

Effectiveness of fluoride in preventing caries in adults
Griffin SO, Regnier E, Griffin PM, Huntley V. J Dent Res. 2007;86(5):410-5

Fluoride interventions for root caries: a review
Heijnsbroek M, Paraskevas S, Van der Weijden GA. Oral Health Prev Dent. 2007;5(2):145-52

Pit and fissure sealants versus fluoride varnishes for preventing dental decay in children and adolescents
Hiiri A, Ahovuo-Saloranta A, Nordblad A, Makela M. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;(4):CD003067

Professionally applied topical fluoride: evidence-based clinical recommendations
American Dental Association Council on Scientific, Affairs. Journal of the American Dental Association. 2006;137(8):1151-9

Slow-release fluoride devices for the control of dental decay
Bonner BC, Clarkson JE, Dobbyn L, Khanna S. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;(4):CD005101

Fluoridated milk for preventing dental caries
Yeung CA, Hitchings JL, Macfarlane TV, Threlfall AG, Tickle M, Glenny AM. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;(3):CD003876

Fluorides, orthodontics and demineralization: a systematic review
Benson PE, Shah AA, Millett DT, Dyer F, Parkin N, Vine RS. J Orthod. 2005;32(2):102-14

The effect of topical fluorides on decalcification in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances: a systematic review
Chadwick BL, Roy J, Knox J, Treasure ET. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2005;128(5):601-6; quiz 670

Caries-preventive effect of sodium fluoride mouthrinses: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials
Twetman S, Petersson L, Axelsson S, Dahlgren H, Holm AK, Kallestal C, Lagerlof F, Lingstrom P, Mejare I, Nordenram G, Norlund A, Soder B. Acta Odontol Scand. 2004;62(4):223-30

Combinations of topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels, varnishes) versus single topical fluoride for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Sheiham A, Logan S. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;(1):CD002781

Effect of 1000 ppm relative to 250 ppm fluoride toothpaste. A meta-analysis
Steiner M, Helfenstein U, Menghini G. Am J Dent. 2004;17(2):85-8

Fluorides for the prevention of white spots on teeth during fixed brace treatment
Benson PE, Parkin N, Millett DT, Dyer FE, Vine S, Shah A. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;(3):CD003809

One topical fluoride (toothpastes, or mouthrinses, or gels, or varnishes) versus another for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Sheiham A, Logan S. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2004;(1):CD002780

Professional fluoride varnish treatment for caries control: a systematic review of clinical trials
Petersson LG, Twetman S, Dahlgren H, Norlund A, Holm AK, Nordenram G, Lagerlof F, Soder B, Kallestal C, Mejare I, Axelsson S, Lingstrom P. Acta Odontol Scand. 2004;62(3):170-6

Caries-preventive effect of fluoride toothpaste: a systematic review
Twetman S, Axelsson S, Dahlgren H, Holm AK, Kallestal C, Lagerlof F, Lingstrom P, Mejare I, Nordenram G, Norlund A, Petersson LG, Soder B. Acta Odontol Scand. 2003;61(6):347-55

Fluoride mouthrinses for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Logan S, Sheiham A. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(3):CD002284

Systematic review of controlled trials on the effectiveness of fluoride gels for the prevention of dental caries in children
Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Logan S, Sheiham A. J Dent Educ. 2003;67(4):448-58

Systematic review of studies comparing the anti-caries efficacy of children's toothpaste containing 600 ppm of fluoride or less with high fluoride toothpastes of 1,000 ppm or above
Ammari AB, Bloch-Zupan A, Ashley PF. Caries Res. 2003;37(2):85-92

Topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels or varnishes) for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Logan S, Sheiham A. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2003;(4):CD002782

[Anticaries effectiveness of fluoride toothpaste: a meta-analysis]
Chaves SC, Vieira-da-Silva LM. Rev Saude Publica. 2002;36(5):598-606

Fluoride gels for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Logan S, Sheiham A. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(2):CD002280

Fluoride varnishes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Marinho VC, Higgins JP, Logan S, Sheiham A. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002;(3):CD002279

Effectiveness of methods used by dental professionals for the primary prevention of dental caries
Rozier RG. J Dent Educ. 2001;65(10):1063-72

The use of fluoride varnishes in the prevention of dental caries: a short review
Strohmenger L, Brambilla E. Oral Dis. 2001;7(2):71-80

A meta-analysis of clinical studies on the caries-inhibiting effect of fluoride gel treatment
van Rijkom HM, Truin GJ, van 't Hof MA. Caries Res. 1998;32(2):83-92

Fluoride varnishes (Duraphat): a meta-analysis
Helfenstein U, Steiner M. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 1994;22(1):1-5

Sodium fluoride or sodium monofluorophosphate? A critical view of a meta-analysis on their relative effectiveness in dentifrices
Holloway PJ, Worthington HV. Am J Dent. 1993;6 Spec No():S55-8

Hygiene and Home Care

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Flossing for the management of periodontal diseases and dental caries in adults
Sambunjak, D., Nickerson, J. W., Poklepovic, T., Johnson, T. M., Imai, P., Tugwell, P., Worthington, H. V., Sambunjak, Dario, Nickerson, Jason W., Poklepovic, Tina, Johnson, Trevor M., Imai, Pauline, Tugwell, Peter, Worthington, Helen V.. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. ;12():CD008829

Effect of a chlorhexidine mouthrinse on plaque, gingival inflammation and staining in gingivitis patients: a systematic review
Van Strydonck, Danielle A. C., Slot, Dagmar E., Van der Velden, Ubele, Van der Weijden, Fridus. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 2012;39(11):1042-55

The effect of mouthrinses on oral malodor: a systematic review
Blom, T., Slot, D. E., Quirynen, M., Van der Weijden, G. A.. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2012;10(3):209-22

The efficacy of manual toothbrushes following a brushing exercise: a systematic review
Slot, D. E., Wiggelinkhuizen, L., Rosema, N. A. M., Van der Weijden, G. A.. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2012;10(3):187-97

Toothbrush contamination: a review of the literature
Frazelle, Michelle R., Munro, Cindy L.. Nursing Research and Practice. 2012;2012():420630

Consensus based clinical guideline for oral hygiene in the critically ill
Berry, A. M., Davidson, P. M., Nicholson, L., Pasqualotto, C., Rolls, K.. Intensive & Critical Care Nursing. 2011;27(4):180-5

Essential oils compared to chlorhexidine with respect to plaque and parameters of gingival inflammation: a systematic review
Van Leeuwen, M. P., Slot, D. E., Van der Weijden, G. A.. Journal of Periodontology. 2011;82(2):174-94

Safety of oscillating-rotating powered brushes compared to manual toothbrushes: a systematic review
Van der Weijden, F. A., Campbell, S. L., Dorfer, C. E., Gonzalez-Cabezas, C., Slot, D. E.. Journal of Periodontology. 2011;82(1):5-24

The effects of hydrogen peroxide mouthwashes on the prevention of plaque and gingival inflammation: a systematic review
Hossainian, N., Slot, D. E., Afennich, F., Van der Weijden, G. A.. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2011;9(3):171-81

There is no difference with regard to hard and/or soft tissue safety between oscillating-rotating powered brushes and manual toothbrushes
Farsi, N. J., Nicolau, B.. The Journal of Evidencebased Dental Practice. 2011;11(4):168-70

Clinical efficacy of antimicrobial mouthrinses
Gunsolley, J. C.. Journal of Dentistry. 2010;38 Suppl 1():S6-10

Different powered toothbrushes for plaque control and gingival health
Deacon, S. A., Glenny, A. M., Deery, C., Robinson, P. G., Heanue, M., Walmsley, A. D., Shaw, W. C.. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2010;12():CD004971

Efficacy of dental prophylaxis (rubber cup) for the prevention of caries and gingivitis: a systematic review of literature
Azarpazhooh A, Main PA. British Dental Journal. 2009;207(7):E14; discussion 328-9

Interventions for cleaning dentures in adults
de Souza RF, de Freitas Oliveira Paranhos H, Lovato da Silva CH, Abu-Naba'a L, Fedorowicz Z, Gurgan CA. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2009;(4):CD007395

A systematic review of the preventive effect of oral hygiene on pneumonia and respiratory tract infection in elderly people in hospitals and nursing homes: effect estimates and methodological quality of randomized controlled trials
Sjogren P, Nilsson E, Forsell M, Johansson O, Hoogstraate J. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 2008;56(11):2124-30

Does oral health promotion influence the oral hygiene and gingival health of patients undergoing fixed appliance orthodontic treatment? A systematic literature review
Gray D, McIntyre G. J Orthod. 2008;35(4):262-9

Meta-analysis on the effectiveness of powered toothbrushes for orthodontic patients
Kaklamanos EG, Kalfas S. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2008;133(2):187 e1-14

The effect of cetylpyridinium chloride-containing mouth rinses as adjuncts to toothbrushing on plaque and parameters of gingival inflammation: a systematic review
Haps S, Slot DE, Berchier CE, Van der Weijden GA. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2008;6(4):290-303

The efficacy of dental floss in addition to a toothbrush on plaque and parameters of gingival inflammation: a systematic review
Berchier CE, Slot DE, Haps S, Van der Weijden GA. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2008;6(4):265-79

The efficacy of interdental brushes on plaque and parameters of periodontal inflammation: a systematic review
Slot DE, Dorfer CE, Van der Weijden GA. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2008;6(4):253-64

The efficacy of oral irrigation in addition to a toothbrush on plaque and the clinical parameters of periodontal inflammation: a systematic review
Husseini A, Slot DE, Van der Weijden GA. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2008;6(4):304-14

The efficacy of woodsticks on plaque and gingival inflammation: a systematic review
Hoenderdos NL, Slot DE, Paraskevas S, Van der Weijden GA. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2008;6(4):280-9

Does tooth brushing influence the development and progression of non-inflammatory gingival recession? A systematic review
Rajapakse PS, McCracken GI, Gwynnett E, Steen ND, Guentsch A, Heasman PA. J Clin Periodontol. 2007;34(12):1046-61

Meta-analyses of studies of 0.2% delmopinol mouth rinse as an adjunct to gingival health and plaque control measures
Addy M, Moran J, Newcombe RG. J Clin Periodontol. 2007;34(1):58-65

Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases
Renz A, Ide M, Newton T, Robinson PG, Smith D. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(2):CD005097

Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults
Beirne P, Worthington HV, Clarkson JE. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(4):CD004625

Systematic literature review of oral hygiene practices for intensive care patients receiving mechanical ventilation
Berry AM, Davidson PM, Masters J, Rolls K. Am J Crit Care. 2007;16(6):552-62; quiz 563

The long-term effect of a mouthrinse containing essential oils on dental plaque and gingivitis: a systematic review
Stoeken JE, Paraskevas S, van der Weijden GA. J Periodontol. 2007;78(7):1218-28

A meta-analysis of six-month studies of antiplaque and antigingivitis agents
Gunsolley JC. J Am Dent Assoc. 2006;137(12):1649-57

Dental flossing and interproximal caries: a systematic review
Hujoel PP, Cunha-Cruz J, Banting DW, Loesche WJ. J Dent Res. 2006;85(4):298-305

Manual versus powered toothbrushes: what is the evidence?
Davies RM. Dent Update. 2006;33(3):159-62

Rinsing with chlorhexidine gluconate solution after brushing and flossing teeth: a systematic review of effectiveness
Kolahi J, Soolari A. Quintessence Int. 2006;37(8):605-12

Staff-led interventions for improving oral hygiene in patients following stroke
Brady M, Furlanetto D, Hunter RV, Lewis S, Milne V. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006;(4):CD003864

A systematic review of professional mechanical plaque removal for prevention of periodontal diseases
Needleman I, Suvan J, Moles DR, Pimlott J. J Clin Periodontol. 2005;32 Suppl 6():229-82

A systematic review of the effectiveness of self-performed mechanical plaque removal in adults with gingivitis using a manual toothbrush
van der Weijden GA, Hioe KP. J Clin Periodontol. 2005;32 Suppl 6():214-28

Manual versus powered toothbrushing for oral health
Robinson PG, Deacon SA, Deery C, Heanue M, Walmsley AD, Worthington HV, Glenny AM, Shaw WC. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005;(2):CD002281

Personal oral hygiene and chronic periodontitis: a systematic review
Hujoel PP, Cunha-Cruz J, Loesche WJ, Robertson PB. Periodontol 2000. 2005;37():29-34

The effectiveness of self-performed mechanical plaque control with triclosan containing dentifrices
Hioe KP, van der Weijden GA. Int J Dent Hyg. 2005;3(4):192-204

The effects of a supervised toothbrushing programme on the caries increment of primary school children, initially aged 5-6 years
Jackson RJ, Newman HN, Smart GJ, Stokes E, Hogan JI, Brown C, Seres J. Caries Res. 2005;39(2):108-15

A clinical comparison of the gingivitis reduction and plaque-removal efficacy of a new manual toothbrush
Nathoo S, Chaknis P, Petrone M, DeVizio W, Volpe AR. Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2004;25(10 Suppl 2):37-45

A review of the clinical efficacy of the Oral-B oscillating/rotating power toothbrush and the Philips Sonicare toothbrush in normal subject populations
Warren PR, Cugini MA, Chater BV, Strate J. Int Dent J. 2004;54(6):429-37

A systematic review of the effectiveness of anticalculus dentifrices
Netuveli GS, Sheiham A. Oral Health Prev Dent. 2004;2(1):49-58

Caries-inhibiting effect of preventive measures during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances. A systematic review
Derks A, Katsaros C, Frencken JE, van't Hof MA, Kuijpers-Jagtman AM. Caries Res. 2004;38(5):413-20

The effectiveness of manual versus powered toothbrushes for dental health: a systematic review
Deery C, Heanue M, Deacon S, Robinson PG, Walmsley AD, Worthington H, Shaw W, Glenny AM. J Dent. 2004;32(3):197-211

Manual versus powered toothbrushes: the Cochrane review
Niederman R. J Am Dent Assoc. 2003;134(9):1240-4

Prevention. Part 4: Toothbrushing: what advice should be given to patients?
Davies RM, Davies GM, Ellwood RP. Br Dent J. 2003;195(3):135-41

[Anticaries effectiveness of fluoride toothpaste: a meta-analysis]
Chaves SC, Vieira-da-Silva LM. Rev Saude Publica. 2002;36(5):598-606

A systematic review of powered vs manual toothbrushes in periodontal cause-related therapy
Sicilia A, Arregui I, Gallego M, Cabezas B, Cuesta S. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29 Suppl 3():39-54; discussion 90-1

Evaluation of the effectiveness of a pre-brushing rinse in plaque removal: a meta-analysis
Angelillo IF, Nobile CG, Pavia M. J Clin Periodontol. 2002;29(4):301-9

An update of mechanical oral hygiene practices: evidence-based recommendations for disease prevention
Brothwell DJ, Jutai DK, Hawkins RJ. J Can Dent Assoc. 1998;64(4):295-306

Misc

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A systematic review of oral health outcomes produced by dental teams incorporating midlevel providers
Wright, J. Timothy, Graham, Frank, Hayes, Catherine, Ismail, Amid I., Noraian, Kirk W., Weyant, Robert J., Tracy, Sharon L., Hanson, Nicholas B., Frantsve-Hawley, Julie. Journal of the American Dental Association. 2013;144(1):75-91

A systematic review on survival and success rates of implants placed immediately into fresh extraction sockets after at least 1 year
Lang, Niklaus P., Pun, Lui, Lau, Ka Yee, Li, Ka Yan, Wong, May C. M.. Clinical Oral Implants Research. 2012;23 Suppl 5():39-66

Effect of periodontal therapy on prevention of gastric Helicobacter pylori recurrence: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Bouziane, Amal, Ahid, Samir, Abouqal, Redouane, Ennibi, Oumkeltoum. Journal of Clinical Periodontology. 2012;39(12):1166-73

Mobile phone messaging for preventive health care
Vodopivec-Jamsek, Vlasta, de Jongh, Thyra, Gurol-Urganci, Ipek, Atun, Rifat, Car, Josip. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2012;12():CD007457

Oral health promotion interventions on oral reservoirs of staphylococcus aureus: a systematic review
Lam, O. L. T., McGrath, C., Bandara, H. M. H. N., Li, L. S. W., Samaranayake, L. P.. Oral Diseases. 2012;18(3):244-54

The effect of mouthrinses on oral malodor: a systematic review
Blom, T., Slot, D. E., Quirynen, M., Van der Weijden, G. A.. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2012;10(3):209-22

Toothbrush contamination: a review of the literature
Frazelle, Michelle R., Munro, Cindy L.. Nursing Research and Practice. 2012;2012():420630

Extent and quality of systematic review evidence related to minimum intervention in dentistry: essential oils, powered toothbrushes, triclosan, xylitol
Mickenautsch, S., Yengopal, V.. International Dental Journal. 2011;61(4):179-92

The effect of hexetidine mouthwash on the prevention of plaque and gingival inflammation: a systematic review
Afennich, F., Slot, D. E., Hossainian, N., Van der Weijden, G. A.. International Journal of Dental Hygiene. 2011;9(3):182-90

Clinical efficacy of casein derivatives: a systematic review of the literature
Azarpazhooh A, Limeback H. J Am Dent Assoc. 2008;139(7):915-24; quiz 994-5

Mouthguards in sport activities : history, physical properties and injury prevention effectiveness
Knapik JJ, Marshall SW, Lee RB, Darakjy SS, Jones SB, Mitchener TA, delaCruz GG, Jones BH. Sports Med. 2007;37(2):117-44

Chlorhexidine varnish for preventing dental caries in children, adolescents and young adults: a systematic review
Zhang Q, van Palenstein Helderman WH, van't Hof MA, Truin GJ. Eur J Oral Sci. 2006;114(6):449-55

Quality of trials in a systematic review of powered toothbrushes: suggestions for future clinical trials
Robinson PG, Damien Walmsley A, Heanue M, Deacon S, Deery C, Glenny AM, Worthington H, Shaw W. J Periodontol. 2006;77(12):1944-53

Cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness and cost-utility analyses of periodontitis prevention
Braegger U. J Clin Periodontol. 2005;32 Suppl 6():301-13

Effect of combined caries-preventive methods: a systematic review of controlled clinical trials
Axelsson S, Soder B, Nordenram G, Petersson LG, Dahlgren H, Norlund A, Kallestal C, Mejare I, Lingstrom P, Lagerlof F, Holm AK, Twetman S. Acta Odontol Scand. 2004;62(3):163-9

Physicians' roles in preventing dental caries in preschool children: a summary of the evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Bader JD, Rozier RG, Lohr KN, Frame PS. Am J Prev Med. 2004;26(4):315-25

The effectiveness of a toothpaste containing triclosan and polyvinyl-methyl ether maleic acid copolymer in improving plaque control and gingival health: a systematic review
Davies RM, Ellwood RP, Davies GM. J Clin Periodontol. 2004;31(12):1029-33

Dietary factors in the prevention of dental caries: a systematic review
Lingstrom P, Holm AK, Mejare I, Twetman S, Soder B, Norlund A, Axelsson S, Lagerlof F, Nordenram G, Petersson LG, Dahlgren H, Kallestal C. Acta Odontol Scand. 2003;61(6):331-40

A systematic review of selected caries prevention and management methods
Bader JD, Shugars DA, Bonito AJ. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2001;29(6):399-411

Emerging methods used in the prevention and repair of carious tissues
Clarkson BH, Rafter ME. J Dent Educ. 2001;65(10):1114-20

Systematic reviews of selected dental caries diagnostic and management methods
Bader JD, Shugars DA, Bonito AJ. J Dent Educ. 2001;65(10):960-8

The effect of non-cariogenic sweeteners on the prevention of dental caries: a review of the evidence
Hayes C. J Dent Educ. 2001;65(10):1106-9

Caries risk assessment and prevention: strategies for Head Start, Early Head Start, and WIC
Kanellis MJ. J Public Health Dent. 2000;60(3):210-7; discussion 218-20

Screening and Recall

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A systematic review of dental recall intervals and incidence of dental caries
Patel S, Bay RC, Glick M. Journal of the American Dental Association. 2010;141(5):527-39

Recall intervals for oral health in primary care patients
Beirne P, Clarkson JE, Worthington HV. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(4):CD004346

Routine scale and polish for periodontal health in adults
Beirne P, Worthington HV, Clarkson JE. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007;(4):CD004625

The clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of routine dental checks: a systematic review and economic evaluation
Davenport C, Elley K, Salas C, Taylor-Weetman CL, Fry-Smith A, Bryan S, Taylor R. Health Technol Assess. 2003;7(7):iii-v, 1-127

The effectiveness of routine dental checks: a systematic review of the evidence base
Davenport CF, Elley KM, Fry-Smith A, Taylor-Weetman CL, Taylor RS. Br Dent J. 2003;195(2):87-98; discussion 85

Sealants

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Longevity of materials for pit and fissure sealing--results from a meta-analysis
Kuhnisch, Jan, Mansmann, Ulrich, Heinrich-Weltzien, Roswitha, Hickel, Reinhard. Dental Materials. 2012;28(3):298-303

Caries-preventive effect of glass ionomer and resin-based fissure sealants on permanent teeth: An update of systematic review evidence
Mickenautsch, S., Yengopal, V.. BMC Research Notes. 2011;4(1):22

Resin-modified glass-ionomer cements versus resin-based materials as fissure sealants: a meta-analysis of clinical trials
Yengopal V, Mickenautsch S. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry: Official Journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry. 2010;11(1):18-25

A comparison of the effects of toothbrushing and handpiece prophylaxis on retention of sealants
Kolavic Gray S, Griffin SO, Malvitz DM, Gooch BF. Journal of the American Dental Association. 2009;140(1):38-46

Caries-preventive effect of glass ionomer and resin-based fissure sealants on permanent teeth: a meta analysis
Yengopal V, Mickenautsch S, Bezerra AC, Leal SC. Journal of Oral Science. 2009;51(3):373-82

Preventing dental caries through school-based sealant programs: updated recommendations and reviews of evidence
Gooch BF, Griffin SO, Gray SK, Kohn WG, Rozier RG, Siegal M, Fontana M, Brunson D, Carter N, Curtis DK, Donly KJ, Haering H, Hill LF, Hinson HP, Kumar J, Lampiris L, Mallatt M, Meyer DM, Miller WR, Sanzi-Schaedel SM, Simonsen R, Truman BI, Zero DT. Journal of the American Dental Association. 2009;140(11):1356-65

Evidence-based clinical recommendations for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants: a report of the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs
Beauchamp, J., Caufield, P. W., Crall, J. J., Donly, K., Feigal, R., Gooch, B., Ismail, A., Kohn, W., Siegal, M., Simonsen, R.. Journal of the American Dental Association. 2008;139(3):257-68

Exploring four-handed delivery and retention of resin-based sealants
Griffin SO, Jones K, Gray SK, Malvitz DM, Gooch BF. J Am Dent Assoc. 2008;139(3):281-9; quiz 358

Pit and fissure sealants for preventing dental decay in the permanent teeth of children and adolescents
Ahovuo-Saloranta A, Hiiri A, Nordblad A, Makela M, Worthington HV. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2008;(4):CD001830

Pit and fissure sealants in the prevention of dental caries in children and adolescents: a systematic review
Azarpazhooh A, Main PA. J Can Dent Assoc. 2008;74(2):171-7

The effectiveness of sealants in managing caries lesions
Griffin SO, Oong E, Kohn W, Vidakovic B, Gooch BF, Bader J, Clarkson J, Fontana MR, Meyer DM, Rozier RG, Weintraub JA, Zero DT. J Dent Res. 2008;87(2):169-74

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