Caries risk assessment: Simple but important steps for hygienists
via RDH Magazine
Much of our time as dental hygienists is focused on caring for patients’ periodontal health, with an emphasis on calculus removal and prevention of periodontal disease. However, there is a growing push for the hygiene community to become more actively involved with caries prevention, beyond the typical practices of home-care instruction and evaluation. Several years ago, dental professionals began organizing the outlines of what would become known as Caries Management by Risk Assessment. The CAMBRA protocols represent a shift for the dental profession, from simply treating caries to actively working to prevent it by addressing its bacterial cause. More »