title: Prevalence of dental caries: retrospect and prospect.
abstract: In spite of the general decline in dental caries, as illustrated in national surveys of children's health and by BASCD surveys, considerable unmet need remains. If good oral health is to be ensured for all sections of the UK community, the issues discussed in this article must be addressed.
authors.affiliation: University of Newcastle upon Tyne.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Murray
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004245:DMF Index; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; D015995:Prevalence; D017213:Root Caries / Q000453:epidemiology; D006113:United Kingdom / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants