Clinical Practice Guideline on the treatment of caries lesions in pediatric dentistry: Development protocol

Dental caries is a highly prevalent chronic disease that affects children and adolescents globally, despite ongoing preventive efforts. Effective management of carious lesions is essential, with a wide variety of treatment options depending on the activity, location, and depth of the lesion. However, there is a gap between the evidence generated in the academic environment and its implementation in clinical practice. In this sense, clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) are developed to bring the best available scientific evidence closer to clinical practice. Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) are systematically developed statements intended to provide recommendations to guide healthcare professionals in making decisions in specific clinical situations.