Abstract
Dental caries affects the majority of the Danish population. Its aetiology is multi-factorial, but a pH-induced change in the homeostasis of the oral biofilm leading to overgrowth of acid-tolerating bacteria is a key event. A non-invasive concept for prevention and management is emerging based on the common risk factor approach. There is strong evidence that tooth brushing twice a day with fluoridated toothpaste is the most cost-effective way to prevent and control caries development. Physicians need to consider that a number of drugs may affect the saliva flow rate, which increases the caries risk.
| Translated title of the contribution | [Dental caries in an ecological perspective] |
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| Original language | Danish |
| Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
| Volume | 172 |
| Issue number | 44 |
| Pages (from-to) | 3026-9 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2010 |