Evidence-Based Care

Capitol Dental Care (CDC) is committed to providing effective evidence-based clinical guidelines to support efforts of CDC contracted providers in delivering appropriate treatment to achieve positive outcomes. CDC has established these guidelines based on the Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) population it serves in conjunction with reviews of available clinical information.

The standards for the provision of care to CDC’s membership comprise the following guidelines:

Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors Best Practices
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Standards for Clinical Dental Hygiene Practice
United States Food and Drug Administration Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs
American Association of Pediatric Dentistry

Definitions, Policies, and Recommendations

Silver Diamine Fluoride

American Dental Association Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry
Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Dental Services Oregon Administrative Rules
Oregon Pain Guidance Group Pain Treatment Guidelines
American Heart Association Prevention of Infective Endocarditis

 

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