Materials from the Colgate/GABA-Symposium „Essentials in caries management, risk assessment and fluoride”
Coordinators: Prof. Nigel Pitts (UK), Assoc. Prof. Constantine Oulis (GR)
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Prof. Nigel Pitts, University of Dundee, United Kingdom
Professor Nigel Pitts gave an overview about international initiatives concerning the standardization of evidence based approaches to caries terminology, classification and management.
Prof. Svante Twetman, University of Copenhagen, Denmark
How and when should a caries risk assessment be accomplished? Prof. Twetman spoke about risk factors and predictors among certain target groups and about the necessity of consequently regular risk assessments.
Prof. Adrian Lussi, University of Bern, Switzerland
Prof. Lussi pointed out the exceptional position of fluorides in caries prevention. He spoke about their mode of action and the implications for the daily practice.
Prof. Klaus Pieper, Philipps-University Marburg, Germany
The lecture of Prof. Pieper dealt with different methods of intensive fluoridation. He reported the results of two studies focusing on the effectiveness of a childrens toothpaste and a fluoride varnish.
