title: [Caries risk assessment in children].
abstract: Caries risk assessment (CRA) involves a combination and analysis of factors including individual's age, biological factors, and protective and clinical findings. CRA significantly guides pediatric dentists and oral health caregivers in their decision-making plan for clinical treatment. The following is an introduction on the aspects of harmfulness of childhood caries and CRA for children of different ages.
authors.forename: Jing
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zou
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors