Retrospective assessment of caries experience among US Naval Academy midshipmen

ConclusionsCaries experience was consistently greater for moderate‐ and high‐risk patients at all examinations. The magnitude of increase in caries experience was greater for moderate‐ and high‐risk patients. Caries history and current disease status reliably predict future caries experience in this young adult population.

Source: Journal of Public Health Dentistry - March 1, 2015 Category: Dentistry Authors: Matthew S. Stratmeyer, Kim E. Diefenderfer, Thomas M. Leiendecker Tags: Original Article Source Type: research