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Developing accurate caries risk prediction models (CRPMs) is crucial for personalized dental care. Enhancing methodological standards and incorporating new predictive factors are key to improving patient prognosis and treatment decisions.

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  • Dental Public Health
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Personalized Medicine

Background:

  • Dentistry is shifting towards personalized care, necessitating accurate caries risk prediction models (CRPMs).
  • Current CRPMs often lack methodological rigor and consistent validation, limiting their clinical utility.
  • Existing caries risk assessment tools are not widely adopted in practice due to evidence gaps.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for improved methodological standards in developing and evaluating CRPMs.
  • To explore the potential of advanced factors like genetic and microbial biomarkers for enhanced risk prediction.
  • To emphasize the importance of user-centered design and clear communication for effective CRPM implementation in clinical workflows.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on CRPM development and evaluation.
  • Discussion of emerging technologies such as big data and predictive analytics.
  • Conceptualization of future CRPMs incorporating novel prognostic factors.

Main Results:

  • Significant need exists to enhance the consistency and methodological quality of CRPM development and validation.
  • Future CRPMs are expected to become more complex, integrating genetic, microbial, and big data analytics.
  • Effective implementation requires user-centered design, seamless clinical workflow integration, and cost-effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • Validated, accurate CRPMs are essential for personalized dental care and improved caries outcomes.
  • Further research is needed on user-centered design and patient communication strategies for CRPMs.
  • The integration of advanced analytics and novel biomarkers will drive the future of caries risk prediction.