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How much fluoride is too much? The new guidelines.

A J Schuman1

  • 1Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, NH, USA.

Contemporary Pediatrics
|May 8, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Deciding on fluoride supplements requires careful consideration of total fluoride intake from water, beverages, and toothpaste to prevent fluorosis. New guidelines from the American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatrics offer clarity for healthcare providers.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Fluoride supplementation is a common preventive dental strategy.
  • Excessive fluoride intake can lead to dental fluorosis.
  • Sources of fluoride include drinking water, beverages, and toothpaste.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide updated guidance on prescribing fluoride supplements.
  • To help clinicians determine appropriate fluoride dosages.
  • To address the complexities of total fluoride intake.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on fluoride efficacy and safety.
  • Analysis of fluoride content in various sources.
  • Development of evidence-based recommendations.

Main Results:

  • Established criteria for initiating fluoride supplementation.
  • Defined thresholds for safe and effective fluoride dosages.
  • Highlighted the importance of assessing total daily fluoride intake.

Conclusions:

  • Updated guidelines facilitate informed decisions regarding fluoride supplementation.
  • These recommendations aim to optimize caries prevention while minimizing fluorosis risk.
  • Collaboration between the American Dental Association and American Academy of Pediatrics ensures comprehensive pediatric dental care.

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