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, Best Practice, and Endorsements ▾
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
- Caries-risk Assessment and Management for Infants, Children, and Adolescents
- Prescribing Dental Radiographs for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs
- Perinatal and Infant Oral Health Care
- Adolescent Oral Health Care
- Oral Health Care for the Pregnant Adolescent
- Management of Dental Patients with Special Health Care Needs
- Oral and Dental Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect
- Fluoride Therapy
- Behavior Guidance for the Pediatric Dental Patient
- Protective Stabilization for Pediatric Dental Patients
- Use of Local Anesthesia for Pediatric Dental Patients
- Use of Nitrous Oxide for Pediatric Dental Patients
- Monitoring and Management of Pediatric Patients Before, During, and After Sedation for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
- Use of Anesthesia Providers in the Administration of Office-based Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia to the Pediatric Dental Patient
- Pediatric Restorative Dentistry
- Pulp Therapy for Primary and Immature Permanent Teeth
- Management of the Developing Dentition and Occlusion in Pediatric Dentistry
- Dental Management of Heritable Dental Developmental Anomalies
- Acquired Temporomandibular Disorders in Infants, Children, and Adolescents
- Management Considerations for Pediatric Oral Surgery and Oral Pathology
- Use of Antibiotic Therapy for Pediatric Dental Patients
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients at Risk for Infection
- Dental Management of Pediatric Patients Receiving Chemotherapy, Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, and/or Radiation Therapy
- Record-keeping
- Informed Consent
- Endorsements
- Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Injuries: 1. Fractures and Luxations of the Permanent Teeth
- Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Injuries: 2. Avulsion of Permanent Teeth
- Guidelines for the Management of Traumatic Injuries: 3. Injuries in the Primary Dentition
- Policy on the Management of Patients with Cleft Lip/Palate and Other Craniofacial Anomalies
- Periodontal Diseases of Children and Adolescents
- Guideline for Periodontal Therapy
- Treatment of Plaque-induced Gingivitis, Chronic Periodontitis, and Other Clinical Conditions
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 IADT Dental Trauma Guidelines document