Mary Austin Smith, DDS, MS, is a pediatric dentist in the Department of Surgery at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee; a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry; and an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Dentistry, Department of Pediatric Dentistry in Memphis.
A comprehensive approach to managing dental caries in high- and extreme-risk patients encompasses behavioral modifications, adjunct therapies, and professional interventions