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Water purification systems and recommendations for fluoride supplementation.

R G Glass1

  • 1U.S. Army Dental Corps, Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|September 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Fluoride supplementation may be needed in areas without fluoridated water. Dentists should review American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) guidelines and discuss drinking water sources with patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Community water fluoridation is a primary public health measure for caries prevention.
  • Some communities lack access to optimally fluoridated water supplies.
  • Home water treatment systems can reduce or remove fluoride.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) fluoride supplementation guidelines.
  • To provide dentists with information on water purification's impact on fluoride.
  • To emphasize the importance of assessing patients' drinking water sources.

Main Methods:

  • Review of AAPD clinical guidelines on fluoride.
  • Analysis of common water purification methods and their effect on fluoride levels.

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  • Clinical recommendations for dentists.

    • Main Results:

    • Specific AAPD dosage recommendations for fluoride supplementation based on age and fluoride exposure.
    • Identification of water purification methods (e.g., reverse osmosis, distillation) that significantly reduce fluoride.
    • Emphasis on the need for individualized patient assessments.

    Conclusions:

    • Fluoride supplementation is crucial for children in non-fluoridated or low-fluoride water areas.
    • Dentists must inquire about and understand the fluoride content of patients' drinking water.
    • Tailored recommendations considering water source and purification are essential for optimal caries prevention.