Epidemiology 2002 Summary:

Have presented the current state of dental caries epidemiology in the USA, other industrialized countries and underdeveloped nations.

Have discussed the use of DMF(T) or (S) index for recording dental caries.

Have discussed the differences between incidence and prevalence studies in dental caries.

Presented an example of the interpretation of results comparing incidence and prevalence studies. 

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Arnold D. Steinberg DDS, MS
Department of Periodontics and Biochemistry
University of Illinois College of Dentistry

Last updated: October 05, 2002 .

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