Preferences in the Prescription and Dosage of Children's Toothpaste Among General Dentists in Ecuador
Devetak Pizarro, Michelle Beatriz and Pinto Ojeda José Miguel
San Francisco de Quito University, College of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry
*Corresponding Author: Pinto Ojeda José Miguel, San Francisco de Quito University, College of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry.
Published: December 30, 2023
Abstract
Preventing carious lesions in infants is achieved through educating parents responsible for their children's oral hygiene in their early years, employing strategies such as proper brushing techniques and the use of suitable toothpaste. Objective: To determine the preference in the prescription and dosage of children's toothpaste among general dentists in Ecuador in 2021. Methodology: 388 dentists participated in a survey where they expressed their preferences regarding fluoridated children's toothpaste. The collected data were tabulated and analyzed using frequency tables and chi-square tests. Results: 39.43% of dentists use a fluoride concentration of 0.11 %, and 35.05% are aware of dosing based on age. Conclusion: General dentists in Ecuador demonstrate moderate knowledge regarding the prescription of fluoridated toothpaste in children.
Keywords: Toothpaste; Prescription; Dentists; Fluoride concentration
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