Fluoride Exam 3 Flashcards
1
Q
EBDM stands for
A
Evidence Based Decision Making
2
Q
Fluoride comes in on what part of the pie chart
A
Intervention
3
Q
What is fluoride
A
- A naturally occurring element present in many minerals, water supplies and food
- Higher concentrations in well water
4
Q
Where can you find fluoride
A
Fish, seafood, meats, potatoes, wheat and tea leaves
5
Q
Why do we provide fluoride:
inhibits demineralization, enhances remineralization, and inhibits ___ formation
A
plaque
6
Q
Proper ____ is KEY
A
concentration
7
Q
Fluoride Deficiencies are
1.
2.
A
Dental caries
Osteoporosis
8
Q
Excess flouride is
1.
2.
A
Dental flurosis
skeletal fluorosis
