Prevention strategies for dental caries in the adolescent.
The adolescent period presents a challenge for the dental health care professional--dentally, behaviorally, and developmentally. Changes in the frequency, distribution, and rate of progression for dental caries demand a re-evaluation of the treatment paradigm. The purpose of this article is to suggest dental caries preventive strategies for the adolescent dental patient.
Riccelli
Angelina E
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Dental Hygiene Program, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 3501 Terrace Street, Salk Annex B-82, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. riccelli@pitt.edu
Kelly
Linda S
LS
D000293:Adolescent; D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003729:Dental Care / Q000379:methods*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009910:Oral Hygiene / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors
D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D005459:Fluorides