The following Clinical Based Guidelines are derived from the current best evidence based on research and professional opinion, and endorsed by the respective associations. They can be utilized in providing background information and evidence to support treatment decisions for both the practitioner and patient. The guidelines do not guarantee successful outcomes, but using the guidelines can increase the likelihood of success in treatment.
ADA EBD Clinical Practice Guidelines
The links and resources below are taken directly from the ADA Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry website - ebd.ada.org/en/evidence/guidelines. The chairside guides provided can be printed and made available for quick reference at your office.
- Evaluation of Potentially Malignant Disorders in the Oral Cavity
- Sealants
- Topical Fluoride
- Flouride Toothpaste for Young Children
- Nonsurgical Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis
- Management of Patients with Prosthetic Joints Undergoing Dental Procedures
- Flouride Supplements
- Non-Flouride Caries Preventive Agents
- Reconstituting Infant Formula
- Infective Endocarditis
AAPD Recommendations for Clinical Practice Guidelines and Best Practice
The links and resources below are taken directly from the AAPD website - www.aapd.org/policies.
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Best Practices
- Periodicity of Examination, Preventive Dental Services, Anticipatory Guidance, and Oral Treatment for Infants, Children, and Adolescents PDF
- Caries-risk Assessment and Management for Infants, Children, and Adolescents PDF
- Prescribing Dental Radiographs for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs PDF
- Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Care PDF
- Adolescent Oral Health Care PDF
- Oral Health Care for the Pregnant Adolescent PDF
- Management of Dental Patients with Special Health Care Needs PDF
- Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect PDF
- Fluoride Therapy PDF
- Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental Patient PDF
- Protective Stabilization for Pediatric Dental Patients PDF
- Use of Local Anesthesia for Pediatric Dental Patients PDF
- Use of Nitrous Oxide for Pediatric Dental Patients PDF
- Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients Before, During, and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures PDF
- Use of Anesthesia Providers in the Administration of Office-based Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia to the Pediatric Dental Patient PDF
- Pediatric Restorative Dentistry PDF
- Pulp Therapy for Primary and Immature Permanent Teeth PDF
- Management of the Developing Dentition and Occlusion in Pediatric Dentistry PDF
- Dental Management of Heritable Dental Developmental Anomalies PDF
- Acquired Temporomandibular Disorders in Infants, Children, and Adolescents PDF
- Management Considerations for Pediatric Oral Surgery and Oral Pathology PDF
- Use of Antibiotic Therapy for Pediatric Dental Patients PDF
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients at Risk for Infection PDF
- Dental Management of Pediatric Patients Receiving Chemotherapy, Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, and/or Radiation Therapy PDF
- Record-keeping PDF
- Informed Consent PDF
- Endorsements
- Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Injuries: 1. Fractures and Luxations of the Permanent Teeth PDF
- Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Injuries: 2. Avulsion of Permanent Teeth PDF
- Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Injuries: 3. Injuries in the Primary Dentition PDF
- Policy on the Management of Patients with Cleft Lip/Palate and Other Craniofacial Anomalies PDF
- Periodontal Diseases of Children and Adolescents PDF
- Guideline for Periodontal Therapy PDF
- Treatment of Plaque-induced Gingivitis, Chronic Periodontitis, and Other Clinical Conditions PDF
IADT Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Traumatic Dental Injuries
The links and resources below are taken directly from the IADT website - www.iadt-dentaltrauma.org/for-professionals.html
The following extracts were taken from the document
