International fluoride supplement recommendations

A telefax survey was conducted to determine the current and past recommende d schedules for fluoride supplementation using tablets, salt or milk. Twent y-one of 90 countries listed in the 1997 FDI directory responded. Informati on on additional countries was gathered from a recent textbook on fluoride and a dental health survey report. The summary table provided is far from c omprehensive but it represents the best data available at this time. The co nclusions are limited to the information received but there is a clear tren d to lower dosage recommendations and no fluoride supplementation to very y oung children. Several issues are identified which should be addressed when ever fluoride tablet supplementation schedules are being considered.