抄録
The purpose of this study was to identify possible challenges upon implementation of ICDAS into clinical procedures. The survey was conducted in collaboration with five regional dental associations. Of 1092 in the area, 117 clinics participated in the workshop voluntarily. On the one raising concerns for ICDAS integrated clinical procedure such as: prolongation of consultation time, stuff training, national insurance coverage, etc, many still showed an interest in ICDAS integration into caries management system at their clinics. On the other hand, answers from the participants suggested that there need considerable improvement and update in knowledge concerned with non-invasive caries management; some half participants underrated efficacy of toothbrushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. As such, introduction of ICDAS alone may not turn around caries management in Japan over night, but through the process of ICDAS implementation into caries management more questions may be raised about every day clinical practice, which hopefully in the end lead to more up-to-date dental care.
*The summary of this research was presented in the poster presentation session at ORCA 59th ORCA Congress from June 27–30th 2012 in Cabo Frio, Brazil.
