Medical Economics November 7, 2023
Physicians can use clinical expertise to check for tooth and gum conditions in patients.
Good oral health is important to overall health, but more research is needed to find the best ways to integrate tooth and gum examinations for adults and children in primary care.
On Nov. 7, 2023, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published its Final Recommendation Statements on screening and preventive interventions for adults and children.
USPSTF concluded that “current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of routine screening performed by primary care clinicians for oral health conditions,” including dental caries in children and adults, and periodontal-related disease in adults.
“The Task Force needs more evidence on whether and how primary...
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