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Which of the following is the most cost-effective public health measure to prevent dental caries?
What is the recommended free sugar intake according to the WHO and SACN?
What is the primary purpose of using sugar-free chewing gum for 10-20 minutes after meals?
What is the highest standard of evidence for the effectiveness of fluoride toothpaste?
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What is the primary use of dental sealants for adults?
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What is the purpose of non-fluoride remineralizing agents?
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What strategy should be employed to prevent further demineralization and possibly reverse the caries process in favor of remineralization?
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What is the recommended approach for managing early caries lesions?
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Which agent is effective in arresting dentin but has limited evidence for early enamel caries remineralization?
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What is the primary purpose of resin infiltration in managing caries lesions?
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Which strategy is applicable for both primary and secondary prevention of dental caries?
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What should be assessed to determine the activity state of early caries lesions?
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Which fluoride treatment is applied by the patient at home and requires no eating or drinking for 30 minutes after?
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Which fluoride treatment is typically applied by the dentist in the clinic and contains 38% Silver diamine fluoride?
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Which fluoride treatment is professionally applied and contains 5% NaF (2.26% F-)?
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Which fluoride treatment is applied by the patient at home with a weekly application of 0.2% NaF (900ppm F-)?
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Which fluoride treatment is professionally applied and contains 1.23% F- (12300 ppm F)?
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Which fluoride treatment is applied by the patient at home instead of daily toothpaste with a size of a pea?
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Which fluoride treatment is applied by the dentist in the clinic with a typical application of 0.2-0.5 ml varnish?
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Which fluoride treatment is applied by the dentist in the clinic with a 2%NaF content (0.9% F- - 9040 ppm F)?
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"Resin Infiltration Technique" is referenced in which source about dental caries prevention and management?
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What is the primary aim of caries prevention in the absence of the disease?
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Which of the following is an example of tertiary prevention for caries?
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What is the level of evidence for sealants as a caries prevention strategy?
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Which type of fluoride application is considered a professional application?
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What is the primary aim of secondary prevention for caries?
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Which caries prevention strategy involves chewing gum for salivary stimulation?
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Which caries prevention strategy aims at reducing the impact of caries as early as possible by preventing further tooth destruction?
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What is the primary purpose of using sugar-free chewing gum for 10-20 minutes after meals?
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Which fluoride treatment is applied by the dentist in the clinic with a typical application of 0.2-0.5 ml varnish?
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What is the recommended free sugar intake according to the WHO and SACN?
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Which fluoride treatment is professionally applied and contains 1.23% F- (12300 ppm F)?
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What strategy should be employed to prevent further demineralization and possibly reverse the caries process in favor of remineralization?
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Which fluoride treatment is applied by the patient at home with a weekly application of 0.2% NaF (900ppm F-)?
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What should be assessed to determine the activity state of early caries lesions?
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What is the primary use of dental sealants for adults?
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What is the highest standard of evidence for the effectiveness of fluoride toothpaste?
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Which strategy is applicable for both primary and secondary prevention of dental caries?
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What is the primary aim of non-fluoride remineralizing agents?
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Which strategy is applicable for both primary and secondary prevention of dental caries?
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What is the recommended approach for managing early caries lesions?
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Which fluoride treatment is professionally applied and contains 5% NaF (2.26% F-)?
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What is the highest standard of evidence for the effectiveness of fluoride toothpaste?
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What should be assessed to determine the activity state of early caries lesions?
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Which fluoride treatment is applied by the patient at home and requires no eating or drinking for 30 minutes after?
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What is the primary purpose of using sugar-free chewing gum for 10-20 minutes after meals?
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Which agent is effective in arresting dentin but has limited evidence for early enamel caries remineralization?
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What is the primary purpose of resin infiltration in managing caries lesions?
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Which fluoride treatment is applied by the dentist in the clinic with a typical application of 0.2-0.5 ml varnish?
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What is the recommended free sugar intake according to the WHO and SACN?
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Which fluoride treatment has the highest fluoride ion (F-) concentration when applied by the patient at home?
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What is the primary use of silver diamine fluoride varnish applied by the dentist in the clinic?
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Which fluoride treatment is applied by the dentist in the clinic and contains 5% NaF (2.26% F-)?
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What is the recommended free sugar intake according to WHO and SACN?
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Which fluoride treatment is a professional application and contains 38% Silver diamine fluoride (5-5.9% F-)?
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What is the primary purpose of resin infiltration in managing caries lesions?
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Which fluoride treatment is professionally applied and contains 1.23% F- (12300 ppm F)?
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What strategy should be employed to prevent further demineralization and possibly reverse the caries process in favor of remineralization?
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What is the primary aim of secondary prevention for caries?
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Which fluoride treatment is typically applied by the dentist in the clinic with a typical application of 0.2-0.5 ml varnish?
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Which agent is effective in arresting dentin but has limited evidence for early enamel caries remineralization?
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What is the level of evidence for sealants as a caries prevention strategy?
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What is the primary aim of tertiary prevention for caries?
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What is the typical application of fluoride varnish when professionally applied?
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What is the recommended approach for managing early caries lesions?
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Which fluoride treatment is applied by the patient at home instead of daily toothpaste?
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What is the primary purpose of resin infiltration in managing caries lesions?
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What is the recommended free sugar intake according to the WHO and SACN?
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Which caries prevention strategy involves chewing gum for salivary stimulation?
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Which fluoride treatment has the highest fluoride ion concentration when applied by the patient at home?
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What is the primary use of dental sealants for adults?
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What is the primary aim of secondary prevention for caries?
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What is the primary purpose of using sugar-free chewing gum for 10-20 minutes after meals?
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What is the level of evidence for sealants as a caries prevention strategy?
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What is the fluoride ion concentration in 1% NaF paste or gel?
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What is the fluoride ion concentration in 1.1% NaF used by the patient at home?
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What fluoride treatment should be applied by the patient at home instead of daily toothpaste?
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What is the fluoride ion concentration in 5% NaF fluoride varnish applied by the dentist in the clinic?
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What is the fluoride ion concentration in Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride (APF) gel applied by the dentist in the clinic?
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What is the primary component of Silver diamine fluoride varnish applied by the dentist in the clinic?
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What is the fluoride ion concentration in 0.2% NaF fluoride mouthwash applied by the patient at home weekly?
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What is the fluoride ion concentration in 2%NaF fluoride gel (Neutral) applied by the dentist in the clinic?
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What is the primary use of dental sealants for adults?
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What should be the immediate action after applying fluoride toothpaste to prolong the preventive effect of fluoride?
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What is the fluoride ion concentration in 0.05% NaF fluoride mouthwash applied by the patient at home daily?
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What fluoride treatment should be applied by the patient at home after the procedure with no eating/drinking for 30 minutes?
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What is the primary use of sugar-free chewing gum for 10-20 minutes after meals?
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What is the recommended maximum daily intake of free sugar according to WHO and SACN?
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What is the most cost-effective public health measure to prevent dental caries?
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What is the highest standard of evidence for the effectiveness of fluoride toothpaste?
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What is the primary aim of non-fluoride remineralizing agents?
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What is the typical application frequency of 5% NaF varnish for early enamel caries remineralization?
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What is the recommended approach for managing early caries lesions?
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What is the primary purpose of resin infiltration in managing caries lesions?
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What is the typical fluoride concentration in 38% silver diamine fluoride used for arresting dentin?
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What is the primary use of therapeutic dental sealants?
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What is the recommended duration for chewing sugar-free gum after meals to reduce coronal caries?
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What is the recommended frequency of recall visits for caries prevention?
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Controlling biofilm formation and toothbrushing and flossing alone have ______ evidence
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Higher fluoride toothpastes are more effective, with the highest standard of evidence for effectiveness being ______
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For older individuals, higher risk of root caries can be managed with 5000 ppm fluoride paste/gel ______ a day
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Professional application of fluoride gels leads to a reduction of ______ in caries
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Dental sealants are mostly used for ______ prevention in adults
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The recommended free sugar intake according to WHO and SACN is ______ of daily energy intake
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Sugar-free chewing gum for 10-20 minutes after meals helps to reduce ______ caries
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Saliva flow rate and composition is important in salivary ______
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5% NaF varnish is effective for early enamel caries ______
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38% silver diamine fluoride is effective in arresting ______
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Therapeutic dental sealants reduce the number of viable bacteria when placed over ______ lesions
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Management of early caries lesions should involve the least invasive approach that prevents disease progression and empowers the patient to improve and maintain their own ______ health
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Primary prevention aims at preventing caries before it occurs by preventing exposure to what causes the disease — modifying unhealthy behaviors — increasing resistance to the disease. Most effectively done by preventing exposure to ______.
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Secondary prevention aims at reducing the impact of caries as early as possible by preventing further tooth destruction. Accomplished through early detection and ______ intervention.
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Tertiary prevention aims at softening the impact of later stages of caries (cavity) by preventing — hard tissue destruction, — pulpal involvement and tooth loss, — restoring function and aesthetics. Tertiary prevention is for later stages of caries such as ______.
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The level of evidence for fluoride as a caries prevention strategy is ______ to ______.
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Sealants are highly effective if applied ______.
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Salivary stimulation can be achieved through ______ gum.
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Behavioral changes in ______ are an important aspect of caries prevention.
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Antimicrobial strategies can be ______-specific or ______-specific.
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The primary aim of dental sealants is ______ prevention.
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5% NaF varnish is a professional application of ______.
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The typical concentration of fluoride in 38% silver diamine fluoride used for arresting dentin is ______.
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The primary aim of caries prevention in the absence of the disease is to prevent exposure to ______.
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Application Procedures: Fluoride toothpaste is applied by the patient at home. Adults > 1000 ppm F ion (F-) — Brush can be ______ before paste is applied
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Application Procedures: Fluoride toothpaste is applied by the patient at home. Adults > 1000 ppm F ion (F-) — Instead of wetting to soften the bristles, a ______ brush is recommended
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Application Procedures: Fluoride toothpaste is applied by the patient at home. Adults > 1000 ppm F ion (F-) — After brushing, excess paste should be ______
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Application Procedures: Fluoride toothpaste is applied by the patient at home. Adults > 1000 ppm F ion (F-) — Immediately after brushing, it is recommended to not rinse the mouth with ______
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Application Procedures: Fluoride paste/gel/foam is applied by the patient at home. 1.1% NaF - 5000 ppm F— Instead of daily toothpaste, the application is the same as traditional fluoride toothpastes — After the procedure, no eating/drinking for ______
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Application Procedures: Fluoride mouthwash is applied by the patient at home — 0.2% NaF (900ppm F-) → weekly application — 0.05% NaF (225 ppm F-) → daily ______
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Application Procedures: Fluoride varnish is applied by the dentist in the clinic — 1 ml/50 mg NaF → 22.6 mg F— 5% NaF → 2.26% F- → 22600 ppm F— Typical application 0.2-0.5 ml varnish → 5-11 mg F(5000-11000 ______)
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Application Procedures: Fluoride gel (Neutral and APF) is applied by the dentist in the clinic — Neutral NaF: 2%NaF → 0.9% F- → 9040 ppm F— Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride (APF): 1.23% F- →12300 ______
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Application Procedures: Silver diamine fluoride varnish is applied by the dentist in the clinic — 38% Silver diamine fluoride (5-5.9% F-) — ______
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Application Procedures: Chlorhexidine varnish is applied by the dentist in the clinic — ______
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References & further reading — Pitts, N., & Zero, D. (2016). White Paper on Dental Caries Prevention and Management: A summary of the current evidence and the key issues in controlling this preventable disease. FDI World Dental Press Ltd. — Ismail, A.I., Pitts, N.B. & Tellez, M. The International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS™) An Example of a Caries Management Pathway. BMC Oral Health 15, S9 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-15- S1-S9 — Evans RW, Pakdaman A, Dennison PJ, Howe EL. The Caries Management System: an evidence-based preventive strategy for dental practitioners. Application for adults. Aust Dent J. 2008 Mar;53(1):83-92. doi: 10.1111/ j.1834-7819.2007.00004.x. — Pitts, N., & Zero, D. (2016). White Paper on Dental Caries Prevention and Management: A summary of the current evidence and the key issues in controlling this preventable disease. FDI World Dental Press Ltd. — Ismail, A.I., Pitts, N.B. & Tellez, M. The International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS™) An Example of a Caries Management Pathway. BMC Oral Health 15, S9 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-15- S1-S9
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______ — Evans RW, Pakdaman A, Dennison PJ, Howe EL. The Caries Management System: an evidence-based preventive strategy for dental practitioners. Application for adults. Aust Dent J. 2008 Mar;53(1):83-92. doi: 10.1111/ j.1834-7819.2007.00004.x. — Pitts, N., & Zero, D. (2016). White Paper on Dental Caries Prevention and Management: A summary of the current evidence and the key issues in controlling this preventable disease. FDI World Dental Press Ltd. — Ismail, A.I., Pitts, N.B. & Tellez, M. The International Caries Classification and Management System (ICCMS™) An Example of a Caries Management Pathway. BMC Oral Health 15, S9 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6831-15- S1-S9
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