Dental Caries in Adults
Date Added:
November 13, 2025
Journal/Publication:
JAMA Insights
Publication Date:
November 12, 2025
Type:
Meta-analyses, Reviews, and Guidelines
Format:
Article
DOI (1):
10.1001/jama.2025.19029
Abstract
Dental caries (tooth decay or cavities) refers to demineralization of teeth, which occurs after bacteria metabolize dietary carbohydrates into acid. More than 90% of US adults experience caries and 26% have untreated caries.
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RPR Commentary
A review of the causes, presentations, and management of patients with dental caries with an emphasis on what primary care clinicians can do the help patients until they can see a dentist. James W. Mold, MD, MPH