Interpretation

  • Interpretation of caries risk is based on the balance of Risk Factors, Clinical Findings, and Protective Factors.
  • Stratify children as low or high risk children for caries informs clinical decision making:
    • Determine need for routine vs. urgent referral
    • Create self management goals with families of young children
    • Frequency of fluoride varnish application (every 3 months if high risk, every 6 months for low risk)
Action plan
aap risk assessment 3