DBOH prevention

Question 1

Up to how many months is breast feeding recommended?

Answer 1

up to 6 months

Question 2

From what age should feeding from a bottle be discouraged?

Answer 2

12 months (1 year old)

Question 3

Paracetamol can be given from how many months old?

Answer 3

2 months

Question 4

When can ibuprofen be given in children?

Answer 4

from 3 months old
OR
if the child weighs over 5kg

Question 5

Fluoride content for a child 0-3 years

Answer 5

1000ppm (smear)

Question 6

Fluoride content for a child 0-3 who is HIGH risk.

Answer 6

smear of 1350-1500ppm (adult toothpaste)
+
fluoride varnish application 2-4 times a year

Question 7

Fluoride concentration for 3-6 years old.

Answer 7

1000ppm (pea)

• high risk is pea sized 1350-1500ppm + FV

Question 8

From what age should fissure sealants be applied?

Answer 8

6 as this is when FPMs erupt - especially do in high risk children.

Question 9

From what age can NaF mouth rinse be prescribed?

Answer 9

8

Question 10

Prescription for Sodium Fluoride mouth rinse:

Answer 10

Sodium Fluoride mouthwash 0.05%
Alcohol free
3 x 400ml bottles
Rinse or gargle 10ml daily for 1 min and spit out

(use at a different time to brushing)

Question 11

Which type of high fluoride toothpaste should be prescribed for children 10+/breastfeeding?

Answer 11

Sodium Fluoride Toothpaste 0.619% (2800ppm)
Three x 75ml tubes
Apply 1cm a day
To be applied after meals using a toothbrush.

Question 12

From what age can Duraphat 5000 be prescribed from?

Answer 12

16

Question 13

Prescription for high caries risk 16+

Answer 13

Sodium Fluoride Toothpaste 1.1%
Three x 51g tubes
Apply 2cm 3 times a day
To be applied after meals with a toothbrush.

Question 14

Fluoride Varnish Doses

Answer 14

0.25ml - primary
0.4ml - mixed
0.75ml - permanent (18+)

Question 15

Max Sugar Intakes

Answer 15

19g - 4-6
24g - 7-10
30g - 11+