"Dental Caries" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.
| Descriptor ID |
D003731
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C07.793.720.210
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| Concept/Terms |
Dental Caries- Dental Caries
- Dental Decay
- Caries, Dental
- Decay, Dental
Carious Dentin- Carious Dentin
- Carious Dentins
- Dentin, Carious
- Dentins, Carious
Dental White Spot- Dental White Spot
- White Spots, Dental
- White Spots
- Spot, White
- Spots, White
- White Spot
- Dental White Spots
- White Spot, Dental
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| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Dental Caries" by people in Profiles.
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Goff SL, Gahlon G, Geissler KH, Dick AW, Kranz AM. Variation in Current Guidelines for Fluoride Varnish Application for Young Children in Medical Settings in the United States. Front Public Health. 2022; 10:785296.
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Davidson KW, Barry MJ, Mangione CM, Cabana M, Caughey AB, Davis EM, Donahue KE, Doubeni CA, Kubik M, Li L, Ogedegbe G, Pbert L, Silverstein M, Stevermer J, Tseng CW, Wong JB. Screening and Interventions to Prevent Dental Caries in Children Younger Than 5 Years: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2021 12 07; 326(21):2172-2178.
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Cagna DR, Donovan TE, McKee JR, Eichmiller F, Metz JE, Albouy JP, Marzola R, Murphy KR, Troeltzsch M. Annual review of selected scientific literature: A report of the Committee on Scientific Investigation of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. J Prosthet Dent. 2019 Sep; 122(3):198-269.
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Yang C, Crystal YO, Ruff RR, Veitz-Keenan A, McGowan RC, Niederman R. Quality Appraisal of Child Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Measures: A Scoping Review. JDR Clin Trans Res. 2020 04; 5(2):109-117.
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Janket SJ, Benwait J, Isaac P, Ackerson LK, Meurman JH. Oral and Systemic Effects of Xylitol Consumption. Caries Res. 2019; 53(5):491-501.
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Chomitz VR, Park HJ, Koch-Weser S, Chui KKH, Sun L, Malone ME, Palmer C, Loo CY, Must A. Modifying dietary risk behaviors to prevent obesity and dental caries in very young children: results of the Baby Steps to Health pediatric dental pilot. J Public Health Dent. 2019 09; 79(3):207-214.
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Donovan TE, Marzola R, Murphy KR, Cagna DR, Eichmiller F, McKee JR, Metz JE, Albouy JP, Troeltzsch M. Annual review of selected scientific literature: A report of the Committee on Scientific Investigation of the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. J Prosthet Dent. 2018 Dec; 120(6):816-878.
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Sengupta N, Nanavati S, Cericola M, Simon L. Oral Health Integration Into a Pediatric Practice and Coordination of Referrals to a Colocated Dental Home at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Am J Public Health. 2017 10; 107(10):1627-1629.
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Silk H, Kwok A. Addressing Adolescent Oral Health: A Review. Pediatr Rev. 2017 Feb; 38(2):61-68.
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Simon LE, Eve EJ, Nalliah RP. Half of the Patients of a Local Community Health Center Have Urgent Dental Needs. J Mass Dent Soc. 2016; 65(1):12-5.