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A 4-year-old patient lives in an area with non-fluoridated water (fluoride content less than 0.3 ppm). What is the recommended daily fluoride supplement dose per the current ADA schedule?

  1. 0.50 mg/day
  2. 0.25 mg/day
  3. 1.0 mg/day
  4. No supplementation should ever be given
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Correct answer: A. 0.50 mg/day

Per the current ADA dietary fluoride supplement schedule, children aged 3–6 years at water fluoride levels below 0.3 ppm should receive 0.50 mg/day.

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