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DentalReach Practice Perspective:
Dentists say frequent wearing of a face mask can be a cause of gum disease and tooth decay. Since the introduction of the mask regimen in many countries,. Application should begin with diagnosis and prognosis, then weigh benefit, harm, alternatives, patient preference, feasibility and maintenance.
DentalReach Clinical Contributor:
The safety boundary should be explicit: which finding triggers additional testing, medical coordination, modification or referral?
DentalReach Critical Appraisal:
Shared decision-making should explain meaningful benefit, uncertainty, alternatives, maintenance and the likely result of postponing treatment without promotional framing.
DentalReach Academic Editor:
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Use this resource to compare diagnosis, risk assessment, treatment selection or maintenance rather than as an isolated recommendation.
DentalReach Evidence Review:
Clinical transfer depends on matching the evidence to the patient, intervention, comparator, outcome, operator and care environment.
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