ADA clinical recommendations on topical fluoride for caries prevention

Abstract

These focused on development of standard methodologies for well-designed trials with standardised reporting and trial registration. Specific areas for research included: investigation of mechanisms of fluoride action and effects against a background fluoride exposure; investigation of specific sub-groups such as high-risk elderly; research on specific products; measure and outcome development for arrested caries; economics and dissemination/implementation to realise guideline use.

Influence of fruit consumption and fluoride application on the prevalence of caries and erosion in vegetarians—a controlled clinical trial

“…It has repeatedly been demonstrated that frequently applied fluoride effectively prevents the development of dental caries. 26,27 In the present investigation, topical fluoridation was significantly less prevalent in vegetarians when compared with nonvegetarians. Thus, the higher prevalence of carious lesions in vegetarians should not only be regarded as the result of frequent consumption of cariogenic fruits, but also as a consequence of insufficient application of topical fluorides.…”

Children’s Menu Diversity: Influence on Fluoride Absorption and Excretion

“…2,[12][13][14][15][16]28 The professional application of APF gel is routinely indicated for individuals at high risk, at both individual and collective levels. 1,31,32 After topical application, a considerable quantity of fluoride gel remains retained in the oral cavity and is later swallowed. 20,21 This quantity ingested may represent a high risk for children, because the total quantity of fluoride to which they are exposed, administered by a unit of body weight, is much higher when compared with the quantity ingested by adults.…”

Oral health of adult patients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplantation. Pre-transplant assessment and care

“…Fluoride prophylaxis follows the recommendations of the American Dental Association (ADA) dedicated for patients 6 years or older being at an elevated risk of dental caries. The protocol includes professionally applied topical fluoride agents: (1) 2.26% fluoride varnish (at least every 3–6 months) or (2) 1.23% fluoride (APF) gel for 4 min (at least every 3–6 months) and prescription-strength, home-use measures: (1) a prescription-strength, home-use 0.5% fluoride gel or paste (twice daily) or (2) 0.09% fluoride mouthrinse (at least weekly) [39]. Non-mint-flavored toothpaste with fluoride but free from sodium lauryl sulfate, which may irritate oral soft tissues, is recommended.…”