Why it matters clinically
In DDJ, AUC usually appears in screening or diagnostic pieces, for example on caries or oral mucosal diagnostics.
Metric
area under the curve (AUC)
Summary metric for diagnostic discrimination across multiple thresholds.
How DDJ writes it
On first use: area under the curve (AUC). After that, use AUC or AUC value.
What to avoid
- Do not present it as a self-explanatory quality score without diagnostic context.
- Do not rely on AUC alone when sensitivity, specificity, or clinical thresholds matter.