Table 3.
Domain Quality Summaries Using the AGREE II Assessment for Each of the American Dental Association Clinical Practice Guidelines.
| Characteristic | Domain 1: Scope and Purpose, % | Domain 2: Stakeholder Involvement, % | Domain 3: Rigor of Development, % | Domain 4: Clarity of Presentation, % | Domain 5: Applicability, % | Domain 6: Editorial Independence, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental pain and swellinga | 92% (+) | 90% (+) | 90% (+) | 88% (+) | 71% (−/+) | 65% (−) |
| Cariesa | 96% (+) | 86% (+) | 89% (+) | 92% (+) | 70% (−/+) | 73% (−/+) |
| Oral cancera | 90% (+) | 93% (+) | 94% (+) | 96% (+) | 77% (+) | 79% (+) |
| Sealantsb | 90% (+) | 72% (−/+) | 85% (+) | 92% (+) | 67% (−) | 81% (+) |
| Periodontitis | 90% (+) | 72% (−/+) | 90% (+) | 89% (+) | 55% (−) | 73% (−/+) |
| Prosthetic joint | 79% (+) | 43% (−) | 59% (−) | 64% (−) | 43% (−) | 40% (−) |
| Fluoride toothpaste young children | 82% (+) | 42% (−) | 55% (−) | 67% (−) | 33% (−) | 29% (−) |
| Topical fluoride | 88% (+) | 50% (−) | 75% (+) | 85% (+) | 60% (−) | 75% (+) |
| Nonfluoride caries preventative agents | 71% (−/+) | 56% (−) | 55% (−) | 75% (+) | 38% (−) | 71% (−/+) |
| Infective endocarditis | 85% (+) | 56% (−) | 53% (−) | 65% (−) | 57% (−) | 58% (−) |
a
Clinical practice guideline was developed using Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE) II guidelines.
b
Clinical practice guideline was developed using AGREE guidelines.
(-) marginal quality score; (-/+) slightly below threshold for high quality score; (+) threshold or above for high quality score.