Evidence‐based statement (1.3)
To improve patient's behaviour towards compliance with oral hygiene practices, psychological methods such as motivational interviewing or cognitive behavioural therapy have not shown a significant impact.
Supporting literature Carra et al. (2020)
Quality of evidence Five randomized clinical trials (RCTs) (1716 subjects) with duration ≥6 months in untreated periodontitis patients [(4 RCTs with high and 1 RCT with low risk of bias (RoB)]
Grade of recommendation Statement—unclear, additional research needed
Strength of consensus Strong consensus (1.3% of the group abstained due to potential CoI)