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[Revised recommendations about the use of fluoride].

H Kalsbeek1, A M Termorshuizen, O B Dirks

  • 1Nederlands Instituut voor Praeventieve Gezondheidszorg, Leiden.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

New Dutch dental guidelines recommend 250 ppm fluoride toothpaste for children under five and 0.25 mg fluoride tablets for those under 12. The number of recommended fluoride tablets has decreased.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Public Health
  • Fluoride Research

Context:

  • The Netherlands' dental health organization, 'Ivoren Kruis,' updated fluoride use recommendations in late 1989.
  • These recommendations followed an expert committee report and consultations with dental and medical professionals.

Purpose:

  • To outline updated guidelines for fluoride use in children.
  • To provide specific age-based recommendations for fluoride toothpaste and tablet concentrations.

Summary:

  • Children under five should use toothpaste containing 250 ppm fluoride.
  • Children under 12 are advised to take fluoride tablets (0.25 mg F-).
  • The recommended dosage for fluoride tablets has been reduced from previous guidelines.

Impact:

  • Aims to optimize dental caries prevention in young populations.
  • Standardizes fluoride recommendations across Dutch dental and medical communities.
  • Potentially reduces overall fluoride intake while maintaining efficacy.

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