Dental caries afflicts humans of all ages and in all regions of the world. It is a disease that may never be eradicated. Caries in infants and young children has long been recognized as a clinical syndrome. The term Early Childhood Caries (ECC) was suggested at a workshop held by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Many aspects of ECC have not been adequately explored, i.e. children affected, prevention of initiation of dental caries, progression of the disease once it gets established. In this context, determining patient's risk status becomes one of primary importance.Several...