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Fluorides in preventive dentistry.

K G König

    International Dental Journal
    |December 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Fluoride administration effectively prevents caries, but implementation challenges require focusing on behavioral aspects, not just technical solutions. Dental professionals

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental Public Health
    • Preventive Dentistry

    Background:

    • Extensive research has been conducted on fluoride administration for caries prevention.
    • Scientific and technical challenges of fluoride administration are largely resolved.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the implementation challenges of fluoride administration.
    • To shift focus from technical aspects to behavioral factors in caries prevention.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on fluoride administration and implementation.
    • Analysis of behavioral aspects influencing public and individual acceptance of fluoride use.

    Main Results:

    • Implementation of fluoride administration faces significant community and individual-level challenges.
    • Behavioral factors are critical for the success of fluoridation schemes.

    Conclusions:

    • Future success of caries prevention through fluoride depends on addressing behavioral aspects.
    • Positive attitudes, acceptance, and professional involvement are key to effective implementation.

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