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Prevention strategies for dental caries in the adolescent
Angelina E Riccelli1, Linda S Kelly
1Dental Hygiene Program, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, 3501 Terrace Street, Salk Annex B-82, Pittsburgh, PA 15261, USA. riccelli@pitt.edu
Abstract:
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.
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