"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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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Dental Caries" by people in Profiles.
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Caries-preventive effectiveness of two different fluoride varnishes: A randomised clinical trial in patients with multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic appliances. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2023 Jan; 33(1):50-62.
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Prevalence of white spot lesions and risk factors associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. J World Fed Orthod. 2022 08; 11(4):125-129.
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Validation of clinical photography and a laser fluorescence device for assessment of enamel demineralization during multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic treatment. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther. 2022 Jun; 38:102828.
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Topical fluoride to prevent early childhood caries: Systematic review with network meta-analysis. J Dent. 2022 Jan; 116:103885.
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Glass Ionomer Sealant versus Fluoride Varnish Application to Prevent Occlusal Caries in Primary Second Molars among Preschool Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Caries Res. 2021; 55(4):322-332.
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FISSURE SEALANT IN A NUTSHELL. EVIDENCE-BASED META-EVALUATION OF SEALANTS' EFFECTIVENESS IN CARIES PREVENTION AND ARREST. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2021 Sep; 21(3):101587.
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Defective restoration repair or replacement: An American Dental Association Clinical Evaluators Panel survey. J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Apr; 152(4):329-330.e2.
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Horizontal Transmission of Streptococcus mutans in Children and its Association with Dental Caries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Pediatr Dent. 2021 Jan 15; 43(1):1E-12E.
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Topic Application of the Probiotic Streptococcus dentisani Improves Clinical and Microbiological Parameters Associated With Oral Health. Front Cell Infect Microbiol. 2020; 10:465.
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Effectiveness of Pit and Fissure Sealants for Preventing and Arresting Occlusal Caries in Primary Molars: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2020 Jun; 20(2):101404.