Mikx F H
Katholieke Universiteit, Nijmegen.
Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd. 1991 Jan;98(1):14-7.
The Streptococcus- and Lactobacillus-tests available in The Netherlands for the selection of patients at risk are discussed. Attention is paid tot the calculation of sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of microbiological tests. Although the predictive values or diagnostic power of the saliva tests are rather low, the use of such tests in dental practice is advocated.
