factors

Factors in dental caries risk assessment:

Host risk factors

Dental caries status



Salivary assessment
Bacterial assessment

Index

Diet Evaluation:: -Keep simple.; -Detecting snacking patterns.; -Sugar intake patterns.; -Food Deficiency or excesses.

Dental Status:

-Caries history, last dental visit.

-Oral hygiene status.

-Oral factors which may contribute.

Flouride Exposure:

Medical history

-Specific health problems which could relate to caries.

-Medication inducing Xerostomia.

-Medications containing sugar.

-Physical and mental impairments which could affect oral hygiene care or oral health.