Identify risk factors for caries.

Identification should include the use of caries risk assessment, such as

 

  • dietary analysis
  • bacterial analysis
  • systemic diseases
  • water fluoridation
  • eating disorders.

Process/Skill Questions

  • How does one effectively analyze dietary components?
  • How does caries risk assessment relate to rate of decay?
  • What is meant by carcinogenicity?
  • What bacteria is most commonly associated with caries?
  • What is the minimal water fluoridation effective for the reduction of dental caries?
  • How does one use caries risk assessment to develop a comprehensive plan to treat the disease of caries?