title: Caries prevention--based on evidence? Or an act of faith?
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Oral Health Development Department, University Dental Hospital & School, Manchester.
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Kay
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D002326:Cariogenic Agents; D019422:Dietary Sucrose; D005459:Fluorides