Which of the Following Is True of the International Caries

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) ?

• A) It was developed as a clinical scoring system.
• B) It uses a dichotomous measure that requires a simple yes or no response.
• C) It is designed to assess root surface caries rather than coronal caries in elderly populations.
• D) It is not intended to be used in clinical practice.

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