Evidence
How we made the decision
We check our guidelines regularly to ensure they remain up to date. We based the decision on surveillance 4 years after the publication of NICE's guideline on oral health: local authorities and partners (NICE guideline PH55) in 2014.
For details of the process and update decisions that are available, see ensuring that published guidelines are current and accurate in developing NICE guidelines: the manual.
Evidence
We found 34 studies in a search for randomised controlled trials and systematic reviews published between 1 May 2013 and 31 December 2017.
From all sources, we considered 34 studies to be relevant to the guideline.
We also found relevant ongoing research, which will be added to the tracker and evaluated again at the next surveillance review of the guideline.
See appendix A: summary of evidence from surveillance for details of all evidence considered, and references.
Views of topic experts
We considered the views of topic experts, including those who helped to develop the guideline. Two topic experts responded, 1 agreed with the decision not to update the guideline and the other disagreed. Concerns raised included the new guidance on alcohol from the chief medical officer and more detailed information regarding health inequalities and sugar. The views of topic experts were considered during the surveillance review however no evidence was found to support the prioritisation of these areas for an update.
Views of stakeholders
One stakeholder provided comments for this guideline. They agreed with the decision not to update the guideline. See appendix B for the full comment and our responses.
See ensuring that published guidelines are current and accurate in developing NICE guidelines: the manual for more details on our consultation processes.
The NICE project team would like to thank the topic experts who participated in the surveillance process.
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