"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 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 | 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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Debnath A, Bonuck K, Gao Q, Ramachandran U, Gaur S, Custodio-Lumsden CL, Kopycka-Kedzierawski DT, Kim M, Karasz A. The CHALO! Study Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial to Reduce Risk of Childhood Dental Caries and Obesity. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2026 Jun 25; 23(7).
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Kranz AM, Chen AY, Mizushima Y, Li K, Dick AW, Geissler KH. Changes in Children's Receipt of Fluoride Varnish During Medical Visits and the COVID-19 Pandemic. Acad Pediatr. 2025 Nov-Dec; 25(8):102881.
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Menoncin BLV, Bloembergen W, Jones N, Hoxie A, Finkelman M, Zandona AF. A Nanoparticle, Fluorescence-Based Rinse for Caries Activity Assessment, an in Vitro Study. Int Dent J. 2025 Aug; 75(4):100764.
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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.