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The California Dental Association founded the California Dental Association Foundation in 2001 as its philanthropic affiliate, with the express mission to "improve the oral health of all Californians by supporting the dental profession in its efforts to meet community needs". This mission is evident as the CDA Foundation celebrates its 10th anniversary of identifying and addressing barriers to care through innovative programs, scholarships, and grant-making.
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Assistência Odontológica para Crianças/economia , Fundações , Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde , Sociedades Odontológicas , California , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Letramento em Saúde , Humanos , Lactente , Área Carente de Assistência Médica , Assistência PerinatalRESUMO
Caries is the most prevalent disease of children and is epidemic in some populations. A risk-based approach to managing caries targets those in greatest jeopardy for contracting the disease, as well as provides evidence-based decisions to treat current disease and control it in the future. This paper outlines key concepts necessary to effectively manage and reduce caries based on the most current science to date. Subsequent articles will outline a roadmap to success in curing dental caries.
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Cárie Dentária/terapia , Adolescente , California , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Protocolos Clínicos , Tomada de Decisões , Cárie Dentária/diagnóstico , Cárie Dentária/prevenção & controle , Suscetibilidade à Cárie Dentária , Restauração Dentária Permanente/métodos , Surtos de Doenças , Medicina Baseada em Evidências , Humanos , Medição de Risco , Estados UnidosRESUMO
ACT This consensus statement supports implementation of caries management by risk assessment in clinical practice by using the following principles: modification of the oral flora, patient education, remineralization, and minimal operative intervention. The statement includes a list of supporters.