title: [Microbiological tests of patients at risk].
abstract: The Streptococcus- and Lactobacillus-tests available in The Netherlands for the selection of patients at risk are discussed. Attention is paid tot the calculation of sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of microbiological tests. Although the predictive values or diagnostic power of the saliva tests are rather low, the use of such tests in dental practice is advocated.
authors.affiliation: Katholieke Universiteit, Nijmegen.
authors.forename: F H
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: Mikx
mesh_terms: D015169:Colony Count, Microbial; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000382:microbiology; D003732:Dental Caries Activity Tests; D003733:Dental Caries Susceptibility; D006801:Humans; D007778:Lactobacillus / Q000302:isolation & purification; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012463:Saliva / Q000382:microbiology*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification
vernacular_title: Cariës. Microbiologische detectie van risicopatiënten.