Staying abreast of the changing landscape of caries risk assessment, management, and prevention will help oral health professionals provide the highest quality patient care.

Over-the-counter fluoride mouthrinse is an effective addition to caries prevention regimens.

While the exact cause of American Indian and Native Alaskan children's high prevalence and increased severity of caries is not well understood, possible solutions have been proposed.

The use of silver diamine fluoride offers many benefits in arresting caries lesions, especially among underserved and low-income populations.

While the expansion of Medicaid and The Children's Health Insurance Program has improved utilization of dental care, state disparities remain.

Vital pulp therapy can be a useful option for treating severe caries in primary molars.

This literature review examines the evidence regarding the effectiveness of sugar alcohols in preventing tooth decay.

Dental hygienists are well positioned to address culturally related risk factors for early childhood caries.

Clinicians need to understand the prenatal and post-natal dietary factors associated with early childhood caries.

Oral health professionals need to be knowledgeable about this common oral condition and understand which patient populations are at greatest risk.