The physician's role in caries prevention
Hess, J.W.; Margolis, F.J.
American Family Physician 24(4): 171-173
1981
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 6792892 Document Number: 169060
The most cost-effective dental prevention occurs during infancy and childhood. The family physician, therefore, has a vital role in the prevention of dental caries by monitoring fluoride intake and being alert to the need for fluoride supplementation. Breast mild does not contain fluoride.
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