Arresting Caries

By Bernadette Alvear Fa, DDS, Jeremy A. Horst, DDS, MS, PhD, Jason Philip Hirsch, DMD, MPH, Steve Duffin, DDS, Allen Wong, DDS, EdD, Douglas A. Young, DDS, EdD, MBA, MS

Dental caries, a common chronic disease, remains a significant problem in all age groups.¹ Researchers have long sought additional approaches to caries management.² One of these, caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA), is based on the unique risks faced by each patient.³ CAMBRA is an evidence-based approach to preventive and reparative treatment of early caries lesions that can be integrated into any dental office setting. Sample CAMBRA protocols have been published and updated for children⁴ and adults.^5,6 These guidelines focus on modifying individuals’ risk factors via a combination of chemical therapeutic interventions, coupled with behavioral modifications targeted at altering microbiota while supporting tooth remineralization.

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