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PEDIATRICS
Volume 134, Issue 3, Pages 626-633Publisher
AMER ACAD PEDIATRICS
DOI: 10.1542/peds.2014-1699
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enamel fluorosis; fluoride; fluoride varnish; formula mixing; systemic fluoride supplements; toothpaste; water fluoridation
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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.
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