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The ‘Guidelines for periodontal screening and management of children and adolescents under 18 years of age’ was updated by the British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry and the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry in September 2021. The updated guidance acknowledged changes outlined in the 2017 World Workshop Classification of Periodontal Diseases and Conditions. The guideline outlines the use of the simplified BPE (sBPE) as a screening tool for periodontal disease in children, with treatment and management recommendations determined by sBPE codes 0–4*. It is an essential tool in primary dental care.
CPD/Clinical Relevance: The dental team should be aware of the recent changes in national guidance and carry out periodontal screening in children appropriately.
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The British Society of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (BSP) developed the Basic Periodontal Examination (BPE) as a screening tool for adults in 1986. It was subsequently updated and in 2012, the BSP first published the ‘Guidelines for periodontal screening and management of children and adolescents under 18 years of age’ in 2012.1,2 Updated guidelines were published in September 2021 and take into account the new 2017 World Workshop Classification system for periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions.
The primary dental care team should be aware of the recent updates and ensure periodontal screening is carried out appropriately in line with the latest evidence-based guidance. It is also important to have an understanding of when to treat in primary care and when to refer to specialist services to improve periodontal outcomes in children and adolescents. This article summarizes the key aspects of these updated guidelines.
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