Topical Fluoride Agents for Caries Prevention
Recommendations
Professionally Applied Topical Fluoride Agent
Younger Than 6 Years
6-18 Years
1.23 percent fluoride (APF*) gel for four minutes at least every three to six months
(In Favor)Older Than18 Years
Adult Root Caries
Prescription-Strength, Home-Use Topical Fluoride Agent
6-18 Years
Older Than 18 Years
Adult Root Caries
Additional Information
(Expert Opinion Against or Against)
Recommendation Grading
Overview
Title
Topical Fluoride Agents for Caries Prevention
Authoring Organizations
Publication Month/Year
October 29, 2013
Last Updated Month/Year
August 22, 2023
Supplemental Implementation Tools
Document Type
Guideline
External Publication Status
Published
Country of Publication
US
Document Objectives
A panel of experts convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs presents evidence-based clinical recommendations regarding professionally applied and prescription-strength, home-use topical fluoride agents for caries prevention.
Target Patient Population
Patients who seek caries prevention
Inclusion Criteria
Female, Male, Adolescent, Adult, Child, Older adult
Health Care Settings
Ambulatory, Childcare center, Outpatient, School
Intended Users
Dentist, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant
Scope
Prevention
Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)
D011315 - Preventive Medicine, D005459 - Fluorides, D003731 - Dental Caries, D011313 - Preventive Dentistry, D005460 - Fluorides, Topical
Keywords
preventive care, dental caries, topical fluoride, caries prevention