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Review
. 2019 Jan;63(1):119-128.
doi: 10.1016/j.cden.2018.08.007. Epub 2018 Oct 29.

Evidence-Based Dentistry Caries Risk Assessment and Disease Management

Margherita Fontana  1 , Carlos Gonzalez-Cabezas  2
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Evidence-Based Dentistry Caries Risk Assessment and Disease Management

Margherita Fontana et al. Dent Clin North Am. 2019 Jan.

Abstract

The objective of this article was to provide a summary of evidence-based recommendations for the assessment of caries risk and management of dental caries. The goal is to help clinicians manage the caries disease process using personalized interventions supported by the best available evidence, taking into account the clinician's expertise and the patient's needs and preferences, to maintain health and preserve tooth structure.

Keywords: Dental caries; Evidence; Fluoride; Risk assessment; Sealants.

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