title: [Prevention of dental caries. Risk groups].
abstract: The identification of the risk groups, in what concerns dental caries, is difficult because the etiology of the disease is multifactorial. Some indicators were selected to overcome these difficulties. Once the risk groups are known, the principle precautions of the prevention strategy are established.
authors.affiliation: Faculdade de Medicina Dentária de Lisboa.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Da Cruz
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors
vernacular_title: Prevenção da Cárie Dentária. Grupos de risco.