Exploring Occlusal Caries Management over 2 Decades in France among General Dental Practitioners

The results reveal a significant shift over the last 2 decades among FrGDPs toward MID. Initial and continuing education are key factors in the improved implementation of MID into practice. Resistance and variability act as barriers, and uncertainty proves to be a challenge, all of which require further investigation.Knowledge Transfer Statement:This 2-decade study on the diagnosis and management of dental caries provides valuable insights for dental practitioners, academic institutions, policy-makers, and health system stakeholders. The findings underscore the importance of education, consideration of barriers, and tolerance for uncertainty. These findings are important for raising awareness of, and helping to reduce, the gap between evidence and clinical practice.