Stands for Caries Management by Risk Assessment and involves assessing a patient's risk for developing cavities and taking the right measures to treat and prevent them.

AKA Tartar, a hardened form of dental plaque that forms on teeth

Holes in the bone that have become infected, inflamed, or decay

Thin protective coating applied to chewing surfaces to prevent tooth decay

Loss of essential minerals from tooth enamel

Tablet that stains plaque, revealing it

Early Childhood Caries

Decayed, missing, or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth in a young child

Fermentable Carbohydrates

Sugars and starches that can easily lead to demineralization of tooth enamel

Natural occurring mineral that prevents tooth decay and can remineralize the tooth enamel

Abnormality (discoloration) of teeth that is cause by excessive fluoride intake during childhood

Early stages of tooth decay, demineralization of the tooth enamel. Appear as white and chalky spots.

Probiotic that plays a role in oral health, typically found in fermented foods. Combats harmful bacteria like Mutans Streptococci, which causes tooth decay.

Bacteria found in oral cavity that play a crucial role in tooth caries

Thin protein film that protects the enamel

Sticky film of bacteria on teeth, and can lead to cavities and gum disease if not removed

Preventative Dentistry

Branch of dentistry focused on maintaining optimal oral health and preventing tooth diseases like gum disease and tooth decay

Widespread and rapid growing cavities

Repairs and strengthen tooth enamel by replenishing lost minerals. Crucial for preventing tooth decay and maintaining oral health.

Fluoride ingested and is incorporated into the formation of tooth structures

Fluoride applied directly to the surfaces of the teeth to help prevent dental caries

Dry mouth caused by reduced or absent flow of saliva

Naturally occurring sugar substitute that helps fight cavities and enhance oral health

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Dental Caries Vocab

Dental Caries Vocabulary

Term	Definition
CAMBRA	Stands for Caries Management by Risk Assessment and involves assessing a patient's risk for developing cavities and taking the right measures to treat and prevent them.
Caries	Tooth decay or cavities
Cariogenic	Causing tooth decay
Calculus	AKA Tartar, a hardened form of dental plaque that forms on teeth
Cavitation	Holes in the bone that have become infected, inflamed, or decay
Dental sealant	Thin protective coating applied to chewing surfaces to prevent tooth decay
Demineralization	Loss of essential minerals from tooth enamel
Disclosing agent	Tablet that stains plaque, revealing it
Early Childhood Caries	Decayed, missing, or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth in a young child
Fermentable Carbohydrates	Sugars and starches that can easily lead to demineralization of tooth enamel
Fluoride	Natural occurring mineral that prevents tooth decay and can remineralize the tooth enamel
Fluorosis	Abnormality (discoloration) of teeth that is cause by excessive fluoride intake during childhood
Incipient Caries	Early stages of tooth decay, demineralization of the tooth enamel. Appear as white and chalky spots.
Lactobacillus	Probiotic that plays a role in oral health, typically found in fermented foods. Combats harmful bacteria like Mutans Streptococci, which causes tooth decay.
Mutans Streptococci	Bacteria found in oral cavity that play a crucial role in tooth caries
Overt Decay	Breakdown of tooth enamel
Pellicle	Thin protein film that protects the enamel
Plaque	Sticky film of bacteria on teeth, and can lead to cavities and gum disease if not removed
Preventative Dentistry	Branch of dentistry focused on maintaining optimal oral health and preventing tooth diseases like gum disease and tooth decay
Rampant Caries	Widespread and rapid growing cavities
Remineralization	Repairs and strengthen tooth enamel by replenishing lost minerals. Crucial for preventing tooth decay and maintaining oral health.
Systemic Fluoride	Fluoride ingested and is incorporated into the formation of tooth structures
Topical Fluoride	Fluoride applied directly to the surfaces of the teeth to help prevent dental caries
Xerostomia	Dry mouth caused by reduced or absent flow of saliva
Xylitol	Naturally occurring sugar substitute that helps fight cavities and enhance oral health

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