Study protocol: A stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized trial of the effectiveness of a deliberative loop in identifying implementation strategies for the adoption of a dental sealant guideline in dental clinics

Study protocol: A stepped-wedge, cluster-randomized trial of the effectiveness of a deliberative loop in identifying implementation strategies for the adoption of a dental sealant guideline in dental clinics

Abstract Background The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends dental providers apply dental sealants to the occlusal surfaces of permanent molars for the prevention or treatment of non-cavitated dental caries. Despite the evidence-based support for this guideline, adherence among general dent...

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Main Authors: Deborah E. Polk, Erick G. Guerrero, Inga Gruß, Nilesh H. Shah, Nadia M. Yosuf, Tim Dawson, Charles D. Kaplan, Daniel J. Pihlstrom, Jeffrey L. Fellows
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Implementation Science Communications
Subjects:
Implementation strategy
Oral health
Dental caries
Dental sealants
Study protocol
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43058-021-00199-6

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