Comparison of Untreated Caries and Caries-Risk Improvement in an Elementary-School-Based Comprehensive Dental Care Program

Authors

John-Vincent Quiao D.D.S., Postdoctoral student, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, New York University College of DentistryFollow
Gavin To, Predoctoral student, New York University College of DentistryFollow
DaHea Ham, Predoctoral student, New York University College of DentistryFollow
Courtney H. Chinn DDS, MPH, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, New York University College of DentistryFollow
Elizabeth Best M.P.H., Grants Administrator, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, New York University College of Dentistry
Rose Amable D.D.S., Department of Pediatric Dentistry, New York University College of DentistryFollow

Keywords

caries risk, sugary snacks, sugary beverages, Asian Descent

Abstract

Purpose: This retrospective chart review explored differences in initial exam caries-risk assessment and mean change in untreated carious teeth at 18-month recall.

Methods: Five years of clinical records from two school site locations were reviewed. Bivariate analysis (t-test) was used.

Results: A total of 150 charts satisfied the inclusion criteria. Average caries-risk score at initial exam was significantly higher in Asians compared to non-Asians.

Conclusions: Findings demonstrate that Asian subjects show a higher initial risk assessment score. There was no significant difference in untreated caries by treatment location, which demonstrates the efficacy of school-based programs.

Recommended Citation

Quiao, John-Vincent D.D.S.; To, Gavin; Ham, DaHea; Chinn, Courtney H. DDS, MPH; Best, Elizabeth M.P.H.; and Amable, Rose D.D.S. (2025) "Comparison of Untreated Caries and Caries-Risk Improvement in an Elementary-School-Based Comprehensive Dental Care Program," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 91: No. 3, Article 7.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol91/iss3/7