Bayesian Nonparametric Policy Search With Application to Periodontal Recall Intervals
贝叶斯非参数策略搜索及牙周复诊间隔应用
Tooth loss from periodontal disease is a major public health burden in the United States. Standard clinical practice is to recommend a dental visit every six months; however, this practice is not evidence-based, and poor dental outcomes and increasing dental insurance premiums indicate room for improvement. We consider a tailored approach that recommends recall time based on patient characteristics and medical history to minimize disease progression without increasing…