ADA Living Guideline Program


First and only living guideline program focusing on oral health


AI and other tech identify information so experts can analyze and update in real-time


Recommendations developed in months, not years


Designed for decision makers: dentists, researchers, medical clinicians, policymakers & patients


WHAT ARE LIVING GUIDELINES?


Traditional guideline development typically takes more than 2 years to complete. In contrast, living guidelines are proactive. The process continuously monitors literature for new evidence and data, allowing for individual recommendations to be updated regularly. This results in more relevant recommendations that can be implemented in real-time.


Guidelines contain methodologically and rigorously developed recommendations formulated by a panel of subject matter experts, researchers, and patient partners that are informed by research evidence which are then used to make informed clinical and policy decisions.


HOW ARE TOPICS DETERMINED?


Living guideline topics and priorities will be defined by an advisory panel of interest-holders across the U.S. oral health system and developed by independent panels with multi- disciplinary backgrounds, with methodological support from the ADA and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.


WILL THE PROGRAM DEVELOP NEW GUIDELINES OR UPDATE EXISTING GUIDELINES?


Both — this innovative program will develop new guidelines and update existing guidelines, in addition to identifying areas that require more research.


Stay up to date on the ADA’s guideline recommendations by scanning the QR code or visiting ADA.org/LivingGuideline. THE LIVING GUIDELINES ARE BEST VIEWED ON TABLET AND DESKTOP.


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The ADA Living Guideline Program is a breakthrough in clinical care. By delivering frequently updated, evidence-informed recommendations, this innovation empowers dentists with the most current chairside guidance to deliver high-quality patient care.


ADA Council on Scientific Affairs


HOW SHOULD CLINICIANS IMPLEMENT THESE GUIDELINES?


The purpose of creating a guideline is to achieve better health outcomes. Living guidelines allow dental professionals and clinicians across many disciplines to use this information as it becomes available to inform and advance patient care. Clinicians are encouraged to follow a balanced, patient-centric approach when integrating recommendations into practice.


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