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Our understanding of caries and its management has progressed significantly over the past two decades, though a number of Dental Schools in the United Kingdom (UK) continue to teach traditional techniques, which no longer align with the evidence base. There is a clear need for an evidence-based curriculum for paediatric caries management for UK Dental Schools. This protocol details a study to generate consensus on what should be included in such a curriculum.<\/jats:p>\n          <\/jats:sec>\n          <jats:sec>\n            <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n            <jats:p>Preliminary research by the authors will be used to identify techniques to be considered for inclusion in the curriculum and their definitions will be drawn from scientific literature. A total of 21 national and international experts in paediatric cariology will be invited to take part in a Delphi survey, via the Welphi application. 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