According to the Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) Basic Screening Survey (BSS) methods, untreated dental caries is generally detected:
A) by radiography.
B) by visual inspection.
C) with a laser caries detection device.
D) with an explorer.

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Designed to minimize the time required and resources necessary for scoring, the BSS uses a basic screening approach in which a tongue blade, dental mirror, and appropriate lighting are used for visual detection via direct observation. Instruments for detection of caries are not used.