The guidelines were developed by a global taskforce, which included representatives from the Oral Health Foundation and King’s College London, alongside leading experts from the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland and Japan.
Following a comprehensive review and evaluation of the existing evidence and current guidance, the panel found a severe lack of clear or reliable recommendations for denture wearers.
To give oral healthcare professionals, caregivers and patients well-researched advice on the best denture care, the following new guidelines1 have been released:
The project received an educational grant from GSK and found recommendations to both dental professionals and denture wearers vary between countries and within a country. The report highlighted that advice usually relies on personal experience which has led to contradictory guidance from dental professionals and health bodies.
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