Caries Management Clinical Practice Guidelines (2018–2023)
The four guidelines will be published between 2018 and 2023 and will cover the following topics.
In 2018, a panel of experts convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs presented clinical recommendations for the use of nine nonrestorative caries treatments, including the ADA's first-ever recommendations for silver diamine fluoride (SDF). View nonrestorative caries treatment guideline
In 2022, a panel of experts convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs will present recommendations for the use of professionally applied interventions and other management strategies (such as diet and at-home oral hygiene) to decrease the incidence of caries and modify the course of the disease. Email EBD@ADA.org to receive guideline updates
In 2022, a panel of experts convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs will present clinical recommendations for the use of restorative caries treatments. Email EBD@ADA.org to receive guideline updates
In 2023, a panel of experts convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs will present clinical recommendations for tools and methods used for the early detection and diagnosis of carious lesions. Email EBD@ADA.org to receive guideline updates