Lam Anty, Chu C H
Dental Hygiene Department, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
N Y State Dent J. 2012 Nov;78(6):29-36.
Dental caries is the single most common, chronic oral disease of childhood. It is progressive and cumulative, and becomes more complex over time. The Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health revealed that more than 51 million school hours are lost each year as a result of dental problems. Contemporary caries management philosophy has changed from the traditional surgical approach to a medical model that emphasizes prevention. Among various strategies for caries prevention or reduction, fluoride therapy has been highly promoted. Various in-office and over-the-counter fluoride products are available for caries prevention. Dental professionals should identify and assess the caries risk level of patients and optimize the use of fluorides in caries management. Since multiple sources of fluoride exposure exist, a coordinated approach to fluoride delivery is essential.
龋齿是儿童最常见的单一慢性口腔疾病。它具有渐进性和累积性，且随着时间推移会变得更加复杂。《美国卫生局局长关于口腔健康的报告》显示，每年因牙齿问题损失的上课时间超过5100万小时。当代龋齿管理理念已从传统的外科治疗方法转变为强调预防的医学模式。在各种预防或减少龋齿的策略中，氟化物疗法得到了大力推广。有多种诊所内使用和非处方的氟化物产品可用于预防龋齿。牙科专业人员应识别和评估患者的龋齿风险水平，并在龋齿管理中优化氟化物的使用。由于存在多种氟化物接触来源，采取协调一致的氟化物输送方法至关重要。
