Methods used for caries detection and diagnosis in Ontario dental practices: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Early detection of caries is essential for applying non-surgical treatment procedures and preventing the formation of cavitated lesions leading to unnecessary removal of tooth structure. Understanding dentists' preferences for caries detection tools can inform stakeholders about their strategies and knowledge of contemporary, evidence-based caries management approaches. However, there is a lack of research exploring the detection methods of caries commonly used by dentists in Ontario, Canada. The objective of this study was to investigate the methods of caries detection and diagnosis preferred by dentists in Ontario.

Methods

A 21-item self-reported survey was mailed to one thousand Ontario dental practices in the Winter of 2022. Descriptive and bivariate data anal

SUBMITTER: Han D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11441147 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature