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NHS practitioners were more likely to place calcium hydroxide (3.74, 1.97\u20137.15), whilst non\u2010NHS practitioners were more likely to place calcium silicate cements (CSCs) (3.303, 1.71\u20136.38) as were non\u2010UK graduates (5.63, 2.47\u201312.86) and those with PGQ (2.12, 1.17\u20133.87).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>This UK survey highlights significant variation in the management of deep caries. There is lack of consensus regarding the use of a standard systematic approach to diagnosing disease, with a reliance on history and tests with poor specificity. Non\u2010selective caries removal for managing deep carious lesions remains common, with low rubber dam compliance underlining a lack of asepsis. Notably, a significant number of practitioners placed indirect pulp caps, but CSCs and GIC were not commonly used. 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