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Howard E Strassler1, Luis Guilherme Sensi
1Department of Endodontics, Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry, University of Maryland Dental School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Dental caries prevalence has decreased due to fluoride, better hygiene, and improved dental care access. New technologies aid diagnosis, but understanding caries risk remains crucial for effective treatment.
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Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Health
- Public Health
Background:
- Dental caries prevalence in the U.S. has declined over 40 years.
- Factors include increased fluoride use, improved oral hygiene, and better dental care access.
- The carious process is bacterially mediated, influenced by salivary factors and diet.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review changes in caries diagnosis and detection.
- To highlight the role of new technologies in adjunct diagnosis.
- To emphasize the continued importance of understanding caries risk assessment.
Main Methods:
- Review of established and emerging diagnostic technologies for pit-and-fissure lesions.
- Discussion of the etiological factors of dental caries.
- Emphasis on evidence-based clinical decision-making.
Main Results:
- Significant advancements in caries detection technologies have emerged.
- New technologies supplement traditional diagnostic methods.
- Understanding caries risk, diagnosis, and assessment is vital for clinicians.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians must integrate new technologies with fundamental knowledge of caries.
- Evidence-based practice ensures sound clinical diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Continued emphasis on prevention and risk assessment is key to managing dental caries.

