Dental Recall — ORE Part 1 MCQ

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According to NICE CG19, what is the longest routine recall interval that may be used for an adult who has repeatedly demonstrated maintenance of oral health and is not at risk of oral disease?

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Correct answer: D — 24 months

The correct answer is **A: 24 months**. NICE CG19 requires recall intervals to be individualised according to disease level and risk. In an adult who has repeatedly demonstrated that they can maintain oral health and is not at risk of oral disease, the interval may be extended over time to a maximum of 24 months. A 12-month interval is permissible but is not the longest interval specified by NICE. Six months is a common traditional interval, not the NICE maximum for this low-risk group. Three months is the shortest routine recall interval, while 36 months exceeds NICE's 24-month maximum for adults.

Reference: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Dental checks: intervals between oral health reviews (CG19), Recommendations 1.1.1, 1.1.5 and 1.1.8. Published 2004; last reviewed 2020. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg19/chapter/recommendations