This study aimed to evaluate the scientific evidence regarding the effectiveness of silver
diamine fluoride (SDF) in preventing and arresting caries in the primary dentition and …

Aim To critically appraise evidence for the prediction of caries using four caries risk
assessment (CRA) systems/guidelines (C ariogram, Caries Management by Risk …

Background Studies suggest that poor oral health during pregnancy can lead to perinatal
complications, such as low birth weight and preterm delivery as well as poor oral health in …

In M ay 2012, cariologists, dentists, representatives of dental organizations, manufacturers,
and third party payers from several countries, met in P hiladelphia, P ennsylvania, to define …

The International Caries Classification and Management System-ICCMS TM-deliberately
incorporates a range of options designed to accommodate the needs of different users …

Introduction: The purpose of the present paper is to provide step-by-step guidelines for
dental healthcare providers to manage dental caries based upon caries risk assessment …

Aims Most studies of biofilm effects on dental materials use single‐species biofilms, or
consortia. Microcosm biofilms grown directly from saliva or plaque are much more diverse …

Early childhood caries prevalence has increased significantly in children ages 2-5 years. 1
ECC disproportionately affects lower socioeconomic and minority groups, is a predictor for …

The current trend in treating dental caries is using nondestructive risk-based caries
management strategies rather than focusing on the restorative treatment alone. Currently …

Introduction: Caries risk assessment (CRA) is essential as the basis for successful
management of dental caries. Of the many published CRA tools, four well-known ones are …