title: Fluoride use in caries prevention in the primary care setting.
abstract: Dental caries remains the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States. Caries is a largely preventable condition, and fluoride has proven effectiveness in the prevention of caries. The goals of this clinical report are to clarify the use of available fluoride modalities for caries prevention in the primary care setting and to assist pediatricians in using fluoride to achieve maximum protection against dental caries while minimizing the likelihood of enamel fluorosis.
authors.forename: Melinda B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Clark
authors.forename: Rebecca L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Slayton
mesh_terms: D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000592:standards; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000592:standards
chemical_list: D005459:Fluorides
keywords: enamel fluorosis; fluoride; fluoride varnish; formula mixing; systemic fluoride supplements; toothpaste; water fluoridation