Current practice, barriers and facilitators to caries management in children: a qualitative study in the Netherlands

Key Points

• This study investigates the barriers and facilitators in caries management practices for children in the Netherlands.
• Qualitative research design
• Interviews with oral care health professionals (OCHPs)
• Thematic analysis of responses
• Limited alignment with national guidelines for caries management
• Identification of barriers affecting adherence
• Facilitators that improve caries management strategies are suggested