Table 2 Characteristics of the identified guidelines that met the eligibility criteria for this scoping review and were taken forward for narrative synthesis (study demographics)
Guideline ID | Name and citation | Year of publication | Guideline development organisation | Country | Guideline panel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for the use of pit-and-fissure sealants [27] | 2016 | AAPD1 | USA | Individuals recognised for their level of clinical and research expertise and who represented the different perspectives required for clinical decision making (general dentists, paediatric dentists, dental hygienists, and health policy makers). Methodologists from the American Dental Association Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry oversaw the guideline development process. |
2 | Use of vital pulp therapies in primary teeth with deep caries lesions [17] | 2017 | AAPD1 | USA | Workgroup and stakeholders: panel consisted of pediatric dentists in public and private practice involved in research and education; the stakeholders consisted of authors of the systematic review in addition to representatives from general dentistry, governmental and non-governmental agencies, and international and specialty dental organisations. External stakeholders. External and internal stakeholders reviewed the document periodically during the process of development of the guideline. Stakeholders also participated in anonymous surveys to determine the scope and outcomes of the guideline. |
3 | Use of silver diamine fluoride for dental caries management in children and adolescents, including those with special health care needs [16] | 2017 | AAPD1 | USA | As for 2 |
4 | Prevention and management of dental caries in children [5] | 2018 | SDCEP2 | Scotland, UK | Individuals from a range of relevant branches of the dental profession and two patient representatives. |
5 | Use of non-vital pulp therapies in primary teeth [10] | 2020 | AAPD1 | USA | Seven paediatric dentists in public and private practice involved in research and education; the stakeholders consisted of representatives from general dentistry, governmental and nongovernmental agencies, and international and specialty dental organisations. External and internal stakeholders reviewed the document during the process of development of the guideline. Internal stakeholders also participated in anonymous surveys to determine the scope and outcomes of the guideline. All stakeholder comments were considered and addressed in the work group meetings. |
6 | Pulp therapy for primary and immature permanent teeth [12] | 2020 | AAPD1 | USA | Reiteration of previous guidance developed by AAPD Council on Clinical Affairs in 1991. Not accessible for review of panel members and no indication of who consisted of the review panel. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Pulp therapy for primary and young permanent teeth. In: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Reference Manual 1991–1992. Chicago, Ill.: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; 1991:53 − 7 |
7 | Paediatric restorative dentistry [14] | 2022 | AAPD1 | USA | As for 6, council of clinical affairs developed original guidance in 1991. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Guidelines for pediatric restorative dentistry 1991. In: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Reference Manual 1991–1992. Chicago, Ill.: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; 1991:57 − 9 |
8 | Caries-risk assessment and management for infants, children, and adolescents [35] | 2022 | AAPD1 | USA | As for 6, council of clinical affairs developed original guidance in 2002. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. The use of a caries-risk assessment tool (CAT) for infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatr Dent 2002;24 [7]:15 − 7. |