Figure 1. Analytic Framework for the Physician's Role in Caries Prevention in Preschool Children
![Diagram of an analytic framework which outlines general types of interventions provided by primary care clinicians appropriate to children between birth and 5 years of age. Go to Text Description [D] for details.](dcsumfig1.gif)
[D] Select for Text Description.
- Suspected disease: the primary care clinician either visually identifies one or more cavitated lesions or suspects that such a condition is present.
- Elevated risk: the primary care clinician identifies one or more risk indicators, such as inadequate fluoride exposure, caries in siblings or parents, irregular brushing/plaque retention, white spots on smooth tooth surfaces, frequent/prolonged carbohydrate exposure, special needs/medical conditions that increase risk, or lower socioeconomic status.
Note: Go to Methods for a list of key questions addressed in this review.
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