Oral Health Topics
Caries (Tooth Decay)
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The Journal of the American Dental Association
- Minimally Invasive Management of Dental Caries: Contemporary Teaching of Posterior Resin-Based Composite Placement in U.S. and Canadian Dental Schools (June 2011)
- Using a Caries Activities Test to Predict Caries Risk in Early Childhood (January 2008)
- Excess Weight Linked to Childhood Cavities (May 2006)
- In Vitro Caries Formation in Primary Tooth Enamel: Role of Argon Laser Irradiation and Remineralizing Solution Treatment (May 2006)
- Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Treatment of Dental Caries: A 20-Year Case Report (March 2006)
- Clinical Diagnosis of Recurrent Caries (October 2005)
- Assessing the Accuracy of Caries Diagnosis Via Radiograph: Film versus Print (March 2005)
- A Systematic Review of the Performance of a Laser Fluorescence Device for Detecting Caries (October 2004)
- Motivating Parents to Prevent Caries in Their Young Children: One-Year Findings (June 2004)
- The Remineralizing Effect of an Essential Oil Fluoride Mouthrinse in an Intraoral Caries Test (February 2004)
- The Relationship Between Healthful Eating Practices and Dental Caries in Children Aged 2-5 Years in the United States, 1988-1994 (January 2004)
Additional Resources
ADA Caries Risk Assessment Forms
- Download Instructions (PDF)
- Caries Risk Form (Patients Ages 0-6 Years) (PDF)
- Caries Risk Form (Patients Over 6 Years) (PDF)
- Survey on ADA Caries Risk Assessment Forms
ADA Caries Risk Assessment Forms (For Educational Use Only)
- Caries Risk Form (Patients Ages 0-6 Years) (PDF) NEW!
- Caries Risk Form (Patients Over 6 Years) (PDF) NEW!
Early Childhood Caries Symposium
- Panel Report: Symposium on Early Childhood Caries in Ameircan Indian and Alaska Native Children (PDF)
ADA Positions and Statements
ADA Public Service Announcements
ADA News
- Pediatric Groups Issue Early Childhood Caries Recommendations (June 2011)
- Experts Eye Early Childhood Caries (January 2011)
A-Z Topics: Science in the News
- Pediatric Journal Highlights Need for Translational Research, Medical-Dental Collaboration to Improve Children's Oral Health (Posted 12/28/09)
Evidence-based Clinical Recommendations
- Professionally-Applied Topical Fluoride (PDF)
- Professionally-Applied Topical Fluoride (Executive Summary) (PDF)
