Caries prevention--based on evidence? Or an act of faith?
The era of evidence-based healthcare requires that dentists' actions are supported by scientific proof of effectiveness. In this paper, evidence regarding the impact of strategies for caries prevention is derived from epidemiology and from a systematic review of research papers.
Kay
E J
EJ
Oral Health Development Department, University Dental Hospital & School, Manchester.
D002326:Cariogenic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019422:Dietary Sucrose / Q000009:adverse effects; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D014099:Toothbrushing
D002326:Cariogenic Agents; D019422:Dietary Sucrose; D005459:Fluorides