Priority 9 from the Oral and Dental Health PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: What is the best way to prevent gum disease, and reduce oral health inequalities at a community or population level? (JLA PSP Priority 9) | |
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| Overall ranking | 9 |
| JLA question ID | 0079/9 |
| Explanatory note | Not available for this PSP |
| Evidence |
Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme (SDCEP). Prevention and Treatment of Periodontal Diseases in Primary Care. June 2014 |
| Health Research Classification System category | Oral and gastrointestinal |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | Original questions focused on the most effective way to prevent gum disease and optimise the health of the population. Interventions included the use of mouthrinses, scale and polish, changes in snacking/diet, changes in workforce. |
| Submitted by | 2 x patients, carers or members of public, 10 x health professionals, 1 x other |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0079 |
| PSP name | Oral and Dental Health |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP | 38 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 12 December 2018 |