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352 points keithly | 1 comments | 14 Oct 24 21:37 UTC | HN request time: 0.21s | source

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krackers ◴[14 Oct 24 21:56 UTC] No.41842434[source]▶

Other outdated yet still routine dental practices include polishing of teeth during checkups for any justification other than cosmetic reasons

eastbound ◴[14 Oct 24 21:58 UTC] No.41842471[source]▶

and fees. But are checkups themselves backed by evidence? Unless you say “It hurts there”, will the dentist find anything on their own?

1. krackers ◴[14 Oct 24 22:01 UTC] No.41842498[source]▶

Good question, cochrane says longer check-up intervals than the standard 6-months aren't any worse assuming you don't have pre-existing conditions

Routine dental X-rays are not backed by evidence