What is CAMBRA?

           

Recurrence of dental caries (decay) despite our best efforts is frustrating for both dentists and patients. CAMBRA (CAries Management By Risk Assessment) represents a paradigm shift in the standard “drill and fill” mindset.

CAMBRA analyses the patient’s specific caries risk and provides specific recommendations that can arrest and reverse the caries disease process. At last, our patients are empowered with the tools to prevent future decay.       

In collaboration with my colleagues Peter Rechmann, DDS and Howard Rose, the MyCambra app for the iPad was created. This app facilitates the dentist’s implementation of CAMBRA. MyCambra quickly identifies decay risks (low, moderate, high, extreme) with specific preventive recommendations for each patient. The patient’s progression towards a lower caries risk is closely monitored by the dentist and sent to their patients.

The University of California, School of Dentistry, has approved the MyCambra app, which can be downloaded at the Apple app store.

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