Department of Pediatrics, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York;
Department of Surgery and Pediatrics, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina.
Pediatrics. 2020 Dec;146(6). doi: 10.1542/peds.2020-034637.
Dental caries remains the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States. Caries is a largely preventable condition, and fluoride has proven effectiveness in caries prevention. This clinical report aims to clarify the use of available fluoride modalities for caries prevention in the primary care setting and to assist pediatricians in using fluoride to achieve maximum protection against dental caries, while minimizing the likelihood of enamel fluorosis. Fluoride varnish application is now considered the standard of care in pediatric primary care. This report highlights administration, billing, and payment information regarding the fluoride varnish procedure.
龋齿仍然是美国儿童最常见的慢性疾病。龋齿在很大程度上是可以预防的，而氟化物已被证明在预防龋齿方面具有有效性。本临床报告旨在阐明在初级保健环境中使用各种可用氟化物模式预防龋齿，并帮助儿科医生使用氟化物来实现对龋齿的最大保护，同时将发生氟斑牙的可能性降至最低。氟化物涂料的应用现在被认为是儿科初级保健的标准护理。本报告重点介绍了氟化物涂料程序的管理、计费和支付信息。
