Table 1.

Criteria for caries risk assessment, recall interval, and intervention.

Caries risk score	Risk	Intervention	Interval
0	Low	Periodic oral examination	Combined with scheduled well-baby clinic appointment within 6 to 12 months
1 (without active caries lesions)	Average	Shortened interval for periodic oral examination and exploration of barriers to and facilitators of self-care agreements	Combined with scheduled well-baby clinic appointment within 3 to 6 months or extra appointment when indicated
1 or 2 (with active caries lesions)	High	Shortened interval for periodic oral examination and exploration of barriers to and facilitators of self-care agreements; if necessary, referral to a dental office for fluoridation or treatment of caries lesions or incipient caries lesions	Combined with scheduled well-baby clinic appointment within 1 to 3 months or extra appointment when indicated