1- Dental Caries-Introduction-Classification-Clinical presentation-Diagnosis-Etiology-Plaque metabolism and dental caries-Microbiology of dental caries-Management of dental caries-Prevention of dental caries-The major approaches to prevention of caries are:-Sugar substitutes-Fluoridation- The role of Fluoride ions

as anti-cariogenic- Fissure sealants- Antimicrobial agents - Passive immunization- Replacement therapy