Journal article
Expansion of the proper use of systemic fluoride supplements
The Journal of the American Dental Association (1939), Vol.112(1), pp.30, 32, 34-30,32,34
01/1986
DOI: 10.14219/jada.archive.1986.0031
PMID: 3455993
Abstract
Systemic fluoride supplements, such as tablets and drops, are recommended as alternatives to community and school water fluoridation. Assay of patients' drinking water should be used to determine the water fluoride content. Supplements should be used only when the water fluoride level is found to be deficient. In this way, the appropriate dosage supplement can be determined and prescribed, and unnecessary risks of fluorosis can be avoided. Research has shown that many practitioners prescribe fluoride supplements, although relatively few practitioners assay patients' water supplies. Increased use of water assay and fluoride supplements is warranted if the dental profession is to continue its emphasis on prevention. This increase should be in conjunction with water fluoridation, topical fluorides, and pit and fissure sealants.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Expansion of the proper use of systemic fluoride supplements
- Creators
- S M Levy
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Journal of the American Dental Association (1939), Vol.112(1), pp.30, 32, 34-30,32,34
- DOI
- 10.14219/jada.archive.1986.0031
- PMID
- 3455993
- NLM abbreviation
- J Am Dent Assoc
- ISSN
- 0002-8177
- eISSN
- 1943-4723
- Publisher
- American Dental Association; England
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/1986
- Academic Unit
- Preventive and Community Dentistry; Epidemiology
- Record Identifier
- 9983917770002771
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