关键词: 儿童龋病, 龋风险评估, 个性化龋预防

Abstract:

Caries risk assessment (CRA) involves a combination and analysis of factors including individual’s age, biolo-gical factors, and protective and clinical findings. CRA significantly guides pediatric dentists and oral health caregivers in their decision-making plan for clinical treatment. The following is an introduction on the aspects of harmfulness of childhood caries and CRA for children of different ages.

Key words: cariesinchildren, cariesriskassessment, individualcariesprevention