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Recommendations for fluoride use in children. A review
The New York State Dental Journal
|May 2, 1998
Summary
Water fluoridation significantly improves oral health. With increased exposure from various products, dentists must assess total fluoride intake before prescribing additional therapy.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Dental Health
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Fluoride plays a crucial role in enhancing the oral health of the American population.
- Water fluoridation is a widely adopted and cost-effective method for fluoride delivery due to its efficacy and widespread exposure.
- The availability of numerous over-the-counter and prescription fluoride products has increased potential exposure from multiple sources.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of fluoride in public oral health.
- To emphasize the shift in fluoride exposure sources.
- To guide practitioners in prescribing fluoride therapy.
Main Methods:
- Review of fluoride's role in oral health improvement.
- Analysis of water fluoridation as a primary delivery method.
- Assessment of increased exposure from diverse fluoride-containing products.
Main Results:
- Fluoride has demonstrably improved oral health outcomes.
- Water fluoridation remains a preferred and effective public health intervention.
- Patients now face increased potential for fluoride exposure from multiple sources.
Conclusions:
- Practitioners must consider a patient's total fluoride exposure.
- Prescribing fluoride therapy requires a comprehensive understanding of individual needs.
- Tailored fluoride treatment plans are essential for optimal oral health outcomes.