Message from Surgeon General
About this program
Authors, Credits and Funding
References
dental caries CONTENTS periodontal disease CONTENTS oral cancer CONTENTS tobacco cessation CONTENTS
What is Dental Caries?

Anatomy

Primary & secondary teeth

Tooth structure

Function

Disease Process

Coronal (crown) decay

Root decay

Signs And Symptoms

Early decay

Smooth tooth surface

Pits & fissure

Carious cavitation

Root caries

Early childhood caries

 

Prevention

Early childhood decay

Coronal and root decay

Water Fluoridation

Toothpastes & Gels

Mouth Rinses

Supplements

Dietary advice

Oral hygiene

Xylitol chewing gum

Screening

Screening for dental caries: young children (<6 years)

Screening algorithm

Screening form

Screening Demo

Screening for dental caries: older children and adults

Screening algorithm

Screening form

Screening demo

 Resources