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Pediatric Dentistry · single question

A 4-year-old lives in an area with 0 ppm water fluoride. Recommended daily fluoride supplement?

  1. 0.25 mg/day
  2. 0.50 mg/day
  3. 1.0 mg/day
  4. No supplement needed
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Correct answer: B. 0.50 mg/day

ADA fluoride supplement schedule: Ages 3-6, water <0.3 ppm = 0.50 mg/day. Ages 6mo-3yr, water <0.3 ppm = 0.25 mg/day. Ages 6-16, water <0.3 ppm = 1.0 mg/day.

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