A systematic review to assess the methodological quality of studies on measurement properties for caries risk assessment tools for young children

Abstract

Background: At present, there are numerous caries risk assessment tools (CRATs) being promoted for disease management. The evidence to inform CRAT selection however is unclear. Aim: This review aimed to assess the strength of evidence to inform the selection of CRATs for children ages 6 years and less. Design: MEDLINE was the principal search database for this review. Other key databases, the reference lists of included articles, known cariology literature and experts were also consulted. Peer-reviewed papers describing CRATs and their development methodology were included. The Consensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) checklist guided the quality..