Fluoroprophylaxis of dental caries. Current status in the provinces of Genoa and Savona
Zecca, M.; Cohen, A.; Mallamaci, L.; Gandolfo, A.; Zecca, L.
Minerva Stomatologica 38(2): 201-204
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0026-4970 PMID: 2710088 Document Number: 328086
A total of 60 pediatricians from the districts of Genova and Savona, randomly selected, responded to a survey designed to determine several aspects of their attitude toward the prevention of dental caries and particularly the use of fluoride supplement (table II). The survey demonstrated (table III) that 80% of the physicians prescribe fluoride without knowing the fluoride content in the water supply of their region. Therefore, the dosage schedule used by 56% of the physicians is higher than the optimal, 27.5% is lower and only 16.5% use the optimal dosage as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric, Committee on Nutrition.