How can clinicians apply Chewing Gums and Dental Health?

DentalReach Clinical Contributor:

Shared decision-making should cover benefit, uncertainty, alternatives, maintenance and the consequence of no treatment, especially before irreversible care.

DentalReach Practice Perspective:

Document baseline status, the intended outcome, review interval and failure criterion so that the decision can be audited.

DentalReach Evidence Review:

Did you know that chewing gums can promote dental health? Abstract Chewing gum has been a part of human culture since ancient times, evolving from. Application requires confirmation of diagnosis, baseline risk, realistic benefit, alternatives, potential harm and a defined review plan.

DentalReach Academic Editor:

A recommendation is clinically useful only when the patient group, intervention, comparator, outcome and follow-up are clearly defined.