Lecture 8 - CASS - 1 question - Pediatric Caries risk assessment Flashcards
T/F
plaque has a weak impact on caries
carbohydrate intake has a strong impact on caries
T
T
What are the 2 fluoride vehicles? (THIS IS AN EXAM ?)
fluoridated water
fluoridated toothpaste
T/F
Having caries as a child can lead to caries as an adult.
There is no limit on caries prevention
T
F - there is a limit
what is the best indicator of caries risk?
existing dental caries and/or restorations
Be able to do a caries risk assessment
What are the historical tools indicative of caries?
low socioeconomic status
sugar exposures
fluoride status
ethnicity
what are the clinical tools indicative of caries?
plaque on teeth
existing caries
dentist’s instinct
s. mutans presence
how many sugar exposures indicate the threshold to higher caries risk?
3
T/F minority and immigrant populations are at an increased risk of caries
T
T/F
on a population basis, fluoride exposure is a good risk factor
on an individual basis, fluoride is weak
T
T
what ethnic population has the highest caries risk?
native americans
T/F the most beneficial use of current risk prediction is for caries-active population
F - it is more the caries free
