Caries detection is fundamental to understanding the oral health status of a population and
is the basis for caries diagnosis for individual patients. Although different caries …

Aim Dental caries epidemiological surveys produce information that may be used to assist
health policy makers in the planning of preventive and curative strategies. The detection …

Despite their limitations, caries epidemiology continues to rely predominantly on
visual/tactile indices for detecting and assessing carious lesion-related conditions. Over the …

Background No reports on a caries pattern covering the full spectrum of the disease could
be found in the literature. The aim of this study was to evaluate caries in primary and first …

Abstract Background The Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST) is a new
epidemiological instrument for detection and treatment of dental caries. Worldwide, the WHO …

A new caries assessment instrument, the Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment
(CAST), was developed. It covers carious lesion progression from no lesion, sealants and …

Caries diagnostic studies differ with respect to their design, included patients/tooth samples,
use of diagnostic and reference methods, calibration, blinding and data reporting. Such …

The impact of dental caries on oral health‐related quality‐of‐life (OHRQoL) may be
influenced by disease severity. This study evaluated the impact of caries severity on …

Background Dental caries morbidity stages and their impact on oral health‐related quality of
life (OHRQoL) have not yet been established. Aim To compare the association of dental …

Objectives: To appraise the feasibility of the caries assessment spectrum and treatment
(CAST) severity score according to the formula (F) recommended in the CAST manual …