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ADA NBDHE Dental Hygienist

Category - Provision of Clinical Dental Hygiene Services

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The mother of a three-year-old boy reports that since the birth of her son, he has been primarily exposed to the non-fluoridated water of their well.
What dosage of fluoride supplement should be recommended to the mother to administer to her three-year-old child?
  1. 0.5 mg/day
  2. 0.25 mg/day
  3. 0.3 mg/day
  4. 0.05 mg/day
Explanation
Answer: A - A dosage of 0.5 mg/day of a fluoride supplement should be recommended to the mother to administer to her three-year-old child.
The child's young age and history of little exposure to fluoride make him eligible for a daily supplement of 0.5 mg of fluoride per day.
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