Dental Indices in Oral Health Assessment

Dental Indices in Oral Health Assessment is a comprehensive reference that explores the principles, classification, application, interpretation, advantages, and limitations of dental indices used in clinical practice, epidemiological surveys, and public health research. The book provides detailed coverage of indices for measuring dental caries, oral hygiene, gingival and periodontal diseases, and dental fluorosis. It discusses both classical and contemporary indices, including DMFT, DMFS, ICDAS, CAST, CPI, Gingival Index, Dean's Fluorosis Index, and several other validated assessment tools. Designed for undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals, this book emphasizes the role of standardized oral health measurements in disease surveillance, treatment planning, program evaluation, and evidence-based decision-making in dentistry.