title: Knowledge about systemic fluoride supplements among pediatric dentistry faculty and practitioners.
abstract: As approximately 50 percent of the U.S. population does not have access to optimally fluoridated water, systemic fluoride supplements should be considered as an alternative. Faculty reported being very well informed about proper fluoride supplement protocol, whereas some practitioners were somewhat or well-informed.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D005179:Faculty, Dental; D005459:Fluorides / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009657:North Carolina; D010377:Pediatric Dentistry / Q000193:education*; D011331:Private Practice; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
chemical_list: D005459:Fluorides