Published February 3, 2026 | Version v1
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UPDATES IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DENTAL CARIES AMONG ADULTS IN SAUDI ARABIA: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Authors/Creators

  • 1. 1. Orthodontics Consultant , MSc in Orthodontics, King Abdulaziz University, MOrth, Royal College of surgeons of Edinburgh, UK.
  • 2. 2 .BDS, General Dentist,Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, KSA.
  • 3. 3. BDS, General Dentist, Shuran Health Center, Madina Health Cluster, Madina, KSA.
  • 4. 4. BDS, General Dentist, Alaqeeq Medical polyclinic, Madinah, KSA.
  • 5. 5. BDS, General Dentist, Ministry of health, Kuwait.
  • 6. 6. BDS, General Dentist, Al-Mahd Primary Health Care Center, Al madina, KSA.
  • 7. 7. BDS, General Dentist, Al-Makhwah Specialized Dental Center, Al baha, KSA.
  • 8. 8. BDS, General Dentist, Jeddah second health cluster North Jeddah Speciality Center, king Abdullah medical complex, Jeddah, KSA.
  • 9. 9. BDS, General Dentist, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, KSA.
  • 10. 10. Obstetric and Gynaecology, KFSHRC, KSA.

Description

Background: Dental caries remains one of the most prevalent chronic oral diseases among adults worldwide, including in Saudi Arabia, despite significant advances in preventive and restorative dentistry.

Objective: To systematically review recent updates in the clinical management and prevention of dental caries among adult populations in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A systematic search of PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar was conducted for studies published between 2000 and 2025, following PRISMA 2020 guidelines.

Results: Contemporary caries management strategies in Saudi Arabia emphasize preventive and minimally invasive approaches, including topical fluorides,silver diamine fluoride, risk-based caries management, and conservative restorative techniques. Preventive interventions were associated with reduced caries progression among high-risk adults.

 

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