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Fluoride Supplementation

Fluoride Supplementation Abstract Sir.—The article "Fluoride Supplementation in Harris County, Texas" by Siegel and Gutgesell (Journal 1982; 136:61-63) was a timely reminder that physicians have room for improvement in encouraging oral fluoride supplementation. The authors reached the conclusion that family and general practitioners are significantly less informed about fluoride than are pediatricians. My review of the data presented in this article indicates that another variable may be more important. The authors state that "most of the general practitioners were over 45 years of age." This was true of the pediatricians. The practice of oral fluoride supplementation is relatively recent, and the age of the physician may affect his exposure to the importance of this practice. Siegel and Gutgesell state that "the majority of family physicians read medical journals that have been deficient in recent information about fluoride," and then they quote two articles from family medicine specialty publications that contain information about References 1. Simon JF: Pediatric preventive dentistry . Am Fam Physician 1974;10:173-177. 2. Braham RL, Barkin PR, Morris ME, et al: Nutrition and its importance in dental health . J Fam Pract 1978;6:49-58. 3. Margolis FJ, Burt BA, Schork MA, et al: Fluoride supplements for children: A survey of physicians' prescription practices . Am J Dis Child 1980;134:865-868.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Diseases of Children American Medical Association

Fluoride Supplementation

LYNCH, DAVID A.
American Journal of Diseases of Children , Volume 136 (10) – Oct 1, 1982
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Fluoride Supplementation

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Abstract Sir.—The article "Fluoride Supplementation in Harris County, Texas" by Siegel and Gutgesell (Journal 1982; 136:61-63) was a timely reminder that physicians have room for improvement in encouraging oral fluoride supplementation. The authors reached the conclusion that family and general practitioners are significantly less informed about fluoride than are pediatricians. My review of the data presented in this article indicates that another variable may be more...
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1982 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
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0002-922X
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10.1001/archpedi.1982.03970460082021
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Abstract

Abstract Sir.—The article "Fluoride Supplementation in Harris County, Texas" by Siegel and Gutgesell (Journal 1982; 136:61-63) was a timely reminder that physicians have room for improvement in encouraging oral fluoride supplementation. The authors reached the conclusion that family and general practitioners are significantly less informed about fluoride than are pediatricians. My review of the data presented in this article indicates that another variable may be more important. The authors state that "most of the general practitioners were over 45 years of age." This was true of the pediatricians. The practice of oral fluoride supplementation is relatively recent, and the age of the physician may affect his exposure to the importance of this practice. Siegel and Gutgesell state that "the majority of family physicians read medical journals that have been deficient in recent information about fluoride," and then they quote two articles from family medicine specialty publications that contain information about References 1. Simon JF: Pediatric preventive dentistry . Am Fam Physician 1974;10:173-177. 2. Braham RL, Barkin PR, Morris ME, et al: Nutrition and its importance in dental health . J Fam Pract 1978;6:49-58. 3. Margolis FJ, Burt BA, Schork MA, et al: Fluoride supplements for children: A survey of physicians' prescription practices . Am J Dis Child 1980;134:865-868.Crossref

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American Journal of Diseases of Children – American Medical Association

Published: Oct 1, 1982

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