Interpretation
- Interpretation of caries risk is based on the balance of Risk Factors, Clinical Findings, and Protective Factors.
- The caries risk assessment tool helps to:
- Stratify children as low or high risk children for caries to inform clinical decision making.
- Determine need for routine vs. urgent referral
- Create self management goals with the families of young children.
- Stratify children as low or high risk children for caries to inform clinical decision making.
