|
|
Measure |
Method of
Application |
Target |
Period of Use |
 |
Community Programs
|
|
|
|
| Community water flouridation |
Systemic |
Enitre Population |
Lifetime |
| School water flouridation |
Systemic |
Schoolchildren |
School years |
| School flouride tablet program |
Systemic |
Schoolchildren |
Ages 5–16 |
| School flouride rinse program |
Topical |
Schoolchildren |
Ages 5–16 |
School sealant program
(professionally appllied) |
Topical |
Schoolchildren |
Ages 6–8 and 12–14 |
Individual Approach |
|
|
|
| Prescribed flouride tablets or drops |
Systemic |
Children |
Ages 6 months–6 years |
| Over-the-counter treatments |
Topical |
Individual need |
High-risk populations |
| Professionally applied flouride treatment |
Topical |
Individual need |
High-risk populations |
| Flouride toothpaste |
Topical |
Enitre Population |
Lifetime |
| Professionally applied dental sealants |
Topical |
Children |
Ages 6-8 and 12-14 |
Source: Allukian Jr. M. 2003. Oral disease: The neglected epidemic.
In Scutchfield FF, Keck, CW, eds., Principles of Public Health
Practice (2nd ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers.
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