Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Adults US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement

US Preventive Services Task Force

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Abstract

IMPORTANCE Oral health is fundamental to health and well-being across the life span. Dental caries (cavities) and periodontal disease (gum disease) are common and often untreated oral health conditions that affect eating, speaking, learning, smiling, and employment potential. Untreated oral health conditions can lead to tooth loss, irreversible tooth damage, and other serious adverse health outcomes. OBJECTIVE The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) commissioned a systematic review to evaluate screening and preventive interventions for oral health conditions in adults. POPULATION Asymptomatic adults 18 years or older. EVIDENCE ASSESSMENT The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for oral health conditions (eg, dental caries or periodontal disease) performed by primary care clinicians in asymptomatic adults. The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of preventive interventions for oral health conditions (eg, dental caries or periodontal disease) performed by primary care clinicians in asymptomatic adults. RECOMMENDATIONS The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of routine screening performed by primary care clinicians for oral health conditions, including dental caries or periodontal-related disease, in adults. (I statement) The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of preventive interventions performed by primary care clinicians for oral health conditions, including dental caries or periodontal-related disease, in adults. (I statement).

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1773-1779
Number of pages7
JournalJAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association
Volume330
Issue number18
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 14 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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