Featured Review: How often should you see your dentist for a check-up?
Date Added:
November 3, 2020
Journal/Publication:
Cochrane Library
Publisher:
Cochrane
Publication Date:
October 15, 2020
Type:
Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines
Format:
Web Page
Abstract
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RPR Commentary
In adults, risk-based dental exams (based upon risk of developing dental health problems) were as effective as 6-monthly dental exams. Low risk patients probably only need to be seen every 1 to 2 years. James W. Mold, MD., MPH