title: [Survey on the prescription of fluoride by pediatricians and on the dose of fluoride absorbed in children].
abstract: Two epidemiologic studies regarding the prescription and the absorption of fluorides have been conducted: one among pediatricians, the other among parents of children under 3 years registered in day-nurseries. The results show that even though more pediatricians and parents are aware of the importance of correct dental care in children, they are often badly informed. Fluoride tablets should be prescribed at birth diluted in feeding-bottles of water. This prescription should be continued for 5 years, because of its systematic and effective action. Later, it should be replaced by a fluoride tooth paste which however may be used from the age of 2 years when fluoride tablets are not given. Pediatricians have a responsibility to ensure that parents are knowledgeable on the use and importance of fluoride for their children.
authors.affiliation: Section de prévention, épidémiologie, économie de la santé et odontologie légale, Faculté de chirurgie dentaire, Nice, France.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Muller-Giamarchi
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Jasmin
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D011307:Drug Prescriptions; D005260:Female; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D005602:France; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D014018:Tissue Distribution
chemical_list: D005459:Fluorides
vernacular_title: Enquête sur la prescription du fluor par les pédiatres et sur la prise de fluor par les enfants.