Journal article
Review of Systemic Fluoride Supplementation and Consideration of the Pharmacist's Role
Drug Intelligence and Clinical Pharmacy, Vol.20(12), pp.935-942
12/1986
DOI: 10.1177/106002808602001203
PMID: 3545734
Abstract
Interprofessional contact and consultation among dentists, physicians, and pharmacists can help to optimize patient care. Because pharmacists are readily accessible to the public, their influence is essential for the appropriate prescribing and continued use of systemic fluoride supplements. Pharmacists should be familiar with various aspects of fluoride therapy, such as mechanisms of caries inhibition, dosages associated with acute and chronic toxicity, and recommended daily dosage levels. The impact of breastfeeding, multiple sources of water intake, and changing age of the patient must be considered in determining proper systemic fluoride dosage. Pharmacists should consult with both physicians and dentists to coordinate water fluoride assay and prescribing responsibilities. They also can help to educate both prescribers and patients. Because of frequent patient contact and access to medication records, pharmacists can encourage and monitor patient compliance. Fluoride prescriptions and results of water fluoride assays should be documented on the patients' computerized or card profiles. In addition, pharmacists can counsel patients about the fluoride ion content of various home-use products and make recommendations to ensure that an optimal level of fluoride ingestion is maintained.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Review of Systemic Fluoride Supplementation and Consideration of the Pharmacist's Role
- Creators
- Karen A BakerSteven M Levy
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Drug Intelligence and Clinical Pharmacy, Vol.20(12), pp.935-942
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- DOI
- 10.1177/106002808602001203
- PMID
- 3545734
- ISSN
- 0012-6578
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 12/1986
- Academic Unit
- Preventive and Community Dentistry; Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine; Epidemiology; Pharmacy Practice and Science
- Record Identifier
- 9983917766102771
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