History (Determine)

The first step is to identify patient-level risk factors for dental caries by collecting information on the patient’s medical and dental history, and asking about any symptoms or complaints that may be present. Possible patient-level risk factors may include:

Past head and neck radiation treatment, A diet high in fermentable carbohydrates, Insufficient topical fluoride exposure, Xerostomia (dry mouth)

High sugar food intake and xerostomia only

No right answer