Which of the following is true of the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS)?
A) It was developed as a clinical scoring system.
B) It uses a dichotomous measure that requires a simple yes or no response.
C) It is designed to assess root surface caries rather than coronal caries in elderly populations.
D) It is not intended to be used in clinical practice.

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The ICDAS assesses coronal and root surfaces with extended diagnostic criteria and definitions to evaluate specific stages of dental caries progression by including enamel carious lesions and dentinal carious lesions. The system is designed to evaluate changes in the stages of the caries processes, integrate assessments of risks, measure caries activity (e.g., progressing, arrested, or regressing), and link with oral health care options. Findings from assessments integrating ICDAS in population surveys could provide greater details about caries and be useful in monitoring dental caries in order to target prevention programs at the earliest stages of dental caries progression for individuals, groups, and communities.

Which of the Following Is True of the International Caries