Dental Caries

"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.

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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
MeSH Number(s)	C07.793.720.210
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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Diseases [C]
Stomatognathic Diseases [C07]
Tooth Diseases [C07.793]
Tooth Demineralization [C07.793.720]
Dental Caries [C07.793.720.210]

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Year	Major Topic	Minor Topic	Total
2002	1	0	1
2003	1	0	1
2007	0	1	1
2008	0	1	1
2009	2	0	2
2011	0	1	1
2012	0	1	1
2014	1	0	1
2016	1	0	1
2017	0	1	1
2019	2	0	2
2021	1	0	1
2022	1	0	1
2023	3	1	4
2024	0	1	1

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Choi SE, Simon L. Projected Outcomes of Removing Fluoride From US Public Water Systems. JAMA Health Forum. 2025 May 02; 6(5):e251166.

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Kranz AM, Mizushima Y, Dick AW, Geissler KH, Gracner T. Affordable Care Act's Preventive Services Coverage Mandate and Receipt of Fluoride Varnish. Pediatrics. 2024 Nov 01; 154(5).

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Barry MJ, Nicholson WK, Silverstein M, Chelmow D, Coker TR, Davis EM, Donahue KE, Ja?n CR, Li L, Ogedegbe G, Pbert L, Rao G, Ruiz JM, Stevermer J, Tsevat J, Underwood SM, Wong JB. Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2023 11 14; 330(18):1773-1779.

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Barry MJ, Nicholson WK, Silverstein M, Chelmow D, Coker TR, Davis EM, Donahue KE, Ja?n CR, Li L, Ogedegbe G, Pbert L, Rao G, Ruiz JM, Stevermer J, Tsevat J, Underwood SM, Wong JB. Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 2023 11 07; 330(17):1666-1673.

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Goff SL, Gilson CF, DeCou E, Dick AW, Geissler KH, Dalal M, Kranz AM. Barriers and Facilitators to Optimal Fluoride Varnish Application. Acad Pediatr. 2024 07; 24(5):755-764.

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Jiang T, Savageau JA, Russinof H, Riedy CA, Silk H. Evaluation of the Oral Health Knowledge Network's Impact on Pediatric Clinicians and Patient Care. Ann Fam Med. 2023 02; 21(Suppl 2):S39-S48.

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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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