title: How effective are interdental cleaning aids in improving dental health?
abstract: This paper reviews recent systematic reviews of the evidence on the effectiveness of interdental cleaning aids in delivering oral health benefits.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Dental professionals need to consider the evidence for the effectiveness of different interdental cleaning aids carefully when making recommendations to patients.
authors.affiliation: National Fluoride Information Centre, Coupland 111 Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK.
authors.forename: Robin M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003742:Dental Devices, Home Care / Q000592:standards*; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control