DentalReach Critical Appraisal:
A recent study shows that the criteria employed for assessing face mask performance must be modified to take into account the reduction of efficiency. Application should begin with diagnosis and prognosis, then weigh benefit, harm, alternatives, patient preference, feasibility and maintenance.
DentalReach Clinical Contributor:
Clinical transfer depends on matching the evidence to the patient, intervention, comparator, outcome, operator and care environment.
DentalReach Practice Perspective:
Connected academic reading: Related DentalReach academic resource dentalreach.today/non-traumatic-tooth-loss-significantly-increases-the-risk-of-cardiovascular-disease-a-study
Use this resource to compare diagnosis, risk assessment, treatment selection or maintenance rather than as an isolated recommendation.
DentalReach Evidence Review:
Shared decision-making should explain meaningful benefit, uncertainty, alternatives, maintenance and the likely result of postponing treatment without promotional framing.
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