Caries Risk Assessment by Dental Students and Dentists in the Netherlands: A Survey Study to Assess Knowledge and Implementation.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

To prevent caries with targeted strategies and to act conservatively, it is essential oral healthcare providers perform an individual caries risk assessment (CRA). This study aimed to explore knowledge and application regarding CRA by Dutch fifth-year dental students (D5DSs) and practitioners (DDPs).

Methods

A survey was conducted through a questionnaire sent at random to a group of 1,500 members of the Royal Dutch Dental Association (KNMT) and to 213 D5DSs from all three dental schools in the Netherlands.

Results

Of the 374 DDP respondents (25%), 79% reported to perform CRA in routine practice. Female dentists reported using CRA in their daily practice more often than males (p = 0.008). The questionnaire was completed by 118 D5DSs (55%). All D5DS respond

SUBMITTER: Volgenant CMC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12688325 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature