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The following systematic reviews are available for the topic oral hygiene. Links to summaries of the systematic reviews are provided if available. These summaries are not developed by the ADA. In some cases, links are provided to the full-text copy of systematic reviews published in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).

A systematic review of powered vs manual toothbrushes in periodontal cause-related therapy.
Sicilia A, Arregui I, Gallego M, Cabezas B, Cuesta S. J Clin Periodontol 2002; 29 Suppl 3: 39-54.

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An update of mechanical oral hygiene practices: evidence-based recommendations for disease prevention.
Brothwell DJ, Jutai DK, Hawkins RJ. J Can Dent Assoc 1998; 64(4): 295-306.

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Dental flossing and interproximal caries: a systematic review.
Hujoel PP, Cunha-Cruz J, Banting DW, Loesche WJ. J Dent Res 2006; 85(4): 298-305.

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Evaluation of the effectiveness of a pre-brushing rinse in plaque removal: a meta-analysis.
Angelillo IF, Nobile CG, Pavia M. J Clin Periodontol 2002; 29(4): 301-9.

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Manual versus powered toothbrushing for oral health.
Heanue M, Deacon SA, Deery C, Robinson PG, Walmsley AD, Worthington HV, Shaw WC. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2003;(1): CD002281.

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Manual versus powered toothbrushing for oral health.
Robinson PG, Deacon SA, Deery C, Heanue M, Walmsley AD, Worthington HV, Glenny AM, Shaw WC. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2005;(2): CD002281.

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Oral hygiene care for residents with dementia: a literature review.
Chalmers J, Pearson A. J Adv Nurs 2005; 52(4): 410-9.

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Personal oral hygiene and chronic periodontitis: a systematic review.
Hujoel PP, Cunha-Cruz J, Loesche WJ, Robertson PB. Periodontol 2000; 2005. 37: 29-34.

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The effectiveness of manual versus powered toothbrushes for dental health: a systematic review.
Deery C, Heanue M, Deacon S, Robinson PG, Walmsley AD, Worthington H, Shaw W, Glenny AM. J Dent 2004; 32(3): 197-211.

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Tongue scraping for treating halitosis.
Outhouse TL, Al-Alawi R, Fedorowicz Z, Keenan JV. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Apr 19;(2):CD005519.

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Rinsing with chlorhexidine gluconate solution after brushing and flossing teeth: a systematic review of effectiveness.
Kolahi, J. and A. Soolari, Quintessence Int, 2006. 37(8): p. 605-12.

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Staff-led interventions for improving oral hygiene in patients following stroke.
Brady, M., et al., Cochrane Database Syst Rev, 2006(4): p. CD003864.

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A meta-analysis of six-month studies of antiplaque and antigingivitis agents.
Gunsolley JC. J Am Dent Assoc. 2006. 137(12): 1649-57.

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Meta-analyses of studies of 0.2% delmopinol mouth rinse as an adjunct to gingival health and plaque control measures.
M. Addy, J. Moran and R. G. Newcombe. J Clin Periodontol. 2006.

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Quality of Trials in a Systematic Review of Powered Toothbrushes: Suggestions for Future Clinical Trials.
P. G. Robinson, A. Damien Walmsley, M. Heanue, S. Deacon, C. Deery, A. M. Glenny, H. Worthington and W. Shaw. J Periodontol. 2006. 77(12): p. 1944-1953.

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The effectiveness of commonly used mouthwashes for the prevention of chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis: a systematic review.
C. M. Potting, R. Uitterhoeve, W. S. Op Reimer and T. Van Achterberg. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2006. 15(5): p. 431-9.

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Meta-analyses of studies of 0.2% delmopinol mouth rinse as an adjunct to gingival health and plaque control measures.
M. Addy, J. Moran and R. G. Newcombe. J Clin Periodontol. 2007. 34(1): p. 58-65.

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Tongue scraping for treating halitosis.
T. L. Outhouse, R. Al-Alawi, Z. Fedorowicz and J. V. Keenan. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006(2): p. CD005519.

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Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases.
A. Renz, M. Ide, T. Newton, P. Robinson and D. Smith. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007(2): p. CD005097.

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A review of the effects of stannous fluoride on gingivitis.
S. Paraskevas and G. A. van der Weijden. J Clin Periodontol. 2006; 33: 1-13.

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Systematic review of the association between respiratory diseases and oral health.
Azarpazhooh A, Leake JL.  J Periodontol 2006; 77(9):1465-82.

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The effect of different formulations of chlorhexidine in reducing levels of mutans streptococci in the oral cavity: a systematic review of the literature.
Ribeiro LG, Hashizume LN, Maltz M.  J Dent 2007 May;35(5): 359-70.

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Systematic literature review of oral hygiene practices for intensive care patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
Berry AM, Davidson PM, Masters J, Rolls K.  Am J Crit Care  2007; 16(6):  552-62; quiz 563.

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Interspace/interdental brushes for oral hygiene in orthodontic patients with fixed appliances.
Goh HH.  Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2007 Jul 18;(3): CD005410.

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Locally delivered antimicrobials in the management of periodontitis: a critical review of the evidence for their use in practice.
Hussein I, Ranka M, Gilbert A, Davey K.  Dent Update 2007; 34(8):494-6, 499-502, 505-6.

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Psychological interventions to improve adherence to oral hygiene instructions in adults with periodontal diseases.
Renz A, Ide M, Newton T, Robinson PG, Smith D. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2007 Apr 18;(2):CD005097.

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The long-term effect of a mouthrinse containing essential oils on dental plaque and gingivitis: a systematic review.
Stoeken JE, Paraskevas S, van der Weijden GA. J Periodontol 2007; 78(7): 1218-28.

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