Rubber Cup Dental Prophylaxis is Not Needed Prior to the Topical Application of Fluorides and Rubber Cup Dental Prophylaxis at Recall is Not Effective in the Prevention of Gingivitis

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Article Title and Bibliographic Information Efficacy of dental prophylaxis (rubber cup) for the prevention of caries and gingivitis: a systematic review of literature. Azarpazhooh A, Main PA. Br Dent J 2009;207:E14. Reviewer Alice M. Horowitz, PhD Purpose/Question To determine the efficacy of rubber cup prophylaxis before the application of fluoride for the prevention of dental caries or at a regular recall appointment for the prevention of gingivitis Source of Funding Information not available Type of Study/Design Systematic review Level of Evidence Level 1: Good-quality, patient-oriented evidence Strength of Recommendation Grade Grade A: Consistent, good-quality patient-oriented evidence