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Caries control from cradle to grave.

Edwina Kidd1

  • 1King's College London, UK.

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|February 5, 2011
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Dental caries is a natural biofilm process that can be managed non-operatively through plaque control, fluoride, and diet. This paper outlines caries control measures and discusses their implementation within the NHS Dental Services payment system.

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Published on: March 31, 2021

Area of Science:

  • Dental biofilm dynamics and cariology.
  • Interaction between oral microbiome and dental tissues.
  • Public health strategies for oral disease prevention.

Background:

  • Dental caries is a prevalent biofilm-mediated process.
  • Lesion formation and progression are influenced by biofilm activity.
  • Caries development is not inevitable and can be managed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize non-operative caries control measures.
  • To present caries control strategies in note form for dental teams.
  • To examine the feasibility of implementing caries control under the NHS UDA payment system.

Main Methods:

  • Review and summarization of existing caries control strategies.
  • Development of checklists for dental team use.
  • Analysis of the current NHS Dental Services Unit of Dental Activity (UDA) payment system.

Main Results:

  • Caries control involves non-operative management of the biofilm process.
  • Effective caries control can prevent lesion formation or arrest existing lesions.
  • Implementation challenges exist within the current NHS UDA payment structure.

Conclusions:

  • Caries control is essential for preventing and managing dental caries.
  • Checklists can aid dental teams in applying non-operative caries management.
  • The current NHS UDA system may pose barriers to optimal caries control delivery.