Aim: The present study aimed at evaluating the Caries Risk Assessment (CRA) practices among a group of Egyptian dental interns at the Pediatric Dentistry Department-Faculty of Dentistry-Cairo University.
Subjects and Methods: A four-section survey was used that comprised demographic information, assessment of knowledge, attitudes and caries management recommendations. Statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS version 24.
Results: The response rate was 93.8%. The present work revealed a satisfactory level of knowledge towards CRA among dental interns attending the pediatric dentistry rounds at Cairo University. However, differences existed between interns from governmental versus private universities regarding attitudes toward CRA especially in performing dental fillings and the availability of time to carry out the assessment. Moreover, a minority of interns attended the CRA workshop and the majority had scattered opinions regarding the management recommendations.
Conclusion: A satisfactory level of knowledge was revealed towards CRA among dental interns attending the pediatric dentistry rounds at Cairo University, however, based on their opinions regarding the management recommendations, a need for continuing dental education towards CRA and management is essential.