The Canadian Caries Risk Assessment Tool was created by Dr Bob Schroth, a professor in the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry’s department of preventive dental science, and in the Max Rady College of Medicine’s departments of community health sciences, and paediatrics and child health.
The tool was developed for doctors, daycare workers, dieticians and social workers to help identify whether a child under six years old is at risk of tooth decay.
The tool can also be used by dentists who might not have many children patients, Schroth said.
The tool – view here – is comprised of a series of questions focused on the factors that cause cavities.
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