Dental and oral management in the perioperative period of surgery: A scoping review

Hironori Sakai*, Hiroshi Kurita, Eiji Kondo, Hirokazu Tanaka, Tetsu Shimane, Masao Hashidume, Shin Ichi Yamada

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Abstract

Dental and oral management (DOM) is a long-established treatment modality. This scoping review aimed to narratively review previous studies, examine the effects of perioperative DOM, and identify the available evidence. A literature search was conducted using the PubMed electronic database for studies published between January 1, 2000, and March 8, 2022. The search yielded 43 studies, most of which were published in the last 10 years. The results of this study confirmed that improved perioperative oral hygiene is effective in preventing postoperative pneumonia. Our results also suggested that preoperative DOM is effective in preventing postoperative surgical site infections. Perioperative DOM is effective in reducing the incidence of postoperative pneumonia, SSI, and postsurgical complications. Further studies are needed to elucidate the various mechanism of DOM and to examine efficient intervention methods and timing.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)148-153
Number of pages6
JournalJapanese Dental Science Review
Volume60
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024/12

Keywords

  • Dental management
  • Oral management
  • Postoperative pneumonia
  • Surgical site infections

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry

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