SynthesisEvidence-based dentistry2025
Quality assessment of clinical practice guidelines and position statements on vital pulp therapy: a systematic review.
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3 citing papers in PubMed.
- How Reliably Do Large Language Models Reproduce Vital Pulp Therapy Guidelines? A Mixed-Effects Evaluation of Guideline-Concordance and Error Directionality.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- The impact of language differences on the readability, quality, and reliability of information provided by artificial intelligence chatbots regarding vital pulp therapy: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Quality Assessment of Guidelines on Tobacco Cessation: A Systematic Review.Tobacco use insights · 2025Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo evaluate different Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and Position Statements (PS) on Vital Pulp Therapy (VPT) using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II) and Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation-Recommendation EXcellence (AGREE-REX) tools.
methodsTwo authors performed the initial search using a set of keywords in six databases. Only CPGs and PS on VPT published during the past five years were included. The included CPGs were appraised independently by six appraisers. AGREE II tool was used to evaluate the methodological quality, and AGREE REX was used to evaluate the quality of recommendations. Intraclass correlation coefficient was used as a reliability indicator among assessors.
resultsFour published CPGs were shortlisted. Guidelines established by the European Society of Endodontology (ESE, 2019), German Society of Endodontology and Dental Traumatology (GSEDT, 2019), American Association of Endodontists (AAE, 2021), and Australian Dental Association (ADA, 2021) were analyzed. The ESE PS obtained the highest average score overall. DISCUSSION: Endodontists must adhere to clinical practice guidelines established by specialty associations or societies. Improving the domains "Rigour of Development" and "Applicability" is necessary to enhance the overall strength of the guidelines. It is imperative to prevent discouragement and confusion among practitioners regarding VPT procedures by ensuring cohesiveness among various endodontic associations.
conclusionThis assessment aids in determining the standard of CPGs among different specialized societies and associations. It also highlights the essential future actions and initiatives needed to establish robust evidence-based standards on VPT. REGISTRATION: The protocol of this systematic review was registered in PROSPERO (ID: CRD42023429673).
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