Clinical Protocols for Caries Management by Risk Assessment

ABSTRACT

This article seeks to provide a practical, everyday clinical guide for managing dental caries based upon risk group assessment. It is based upon the best evidence at this time and can be used in planning effective caries management for any patient. In addition to a comprehensive restorative treatment plan, each patient should have a comprehensive caries management treatment plan. Some sample treatment plans are included.

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Notes on contributors

Larry Jenson

Larry Jenson, DDS, MA, is formerly a health sciences clinical professor, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences, University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry.

Alan W. Budenz

Alan W. Budenz, MS, DDS, MBA, is a professor, Department of Anatomical Sciences and Department of Dental Practice, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.

John D.B. Featherstone

John D.B. Featherstone, MSC, PHD, is interim dean, University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry, and is a professor, Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences, at UCSF.

Francisco J. Ramos-Gomez

Francisco J. Ramos-Gomez DDS, MS, MPH, is an associate professor, Department of Orofacial Sciences, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, University of California, San Francisco; UCSF /CANDO Center to Address Disparities in Children’s Oral Health, and a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

Vladimir W. Spolsky

Vladimir W. Spolsky, DMD, MPH, is an associate professor, Division of Public Health and Community Dentistry, University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry.

Douglas A. Young

Douglas A. Young, DDS, MS, MBA, is an associate professor, Department of Dental Practice, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.