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TESTLET c
A public health dental hygienist has been contacted by the local farm bureau because of a large number of worker absences caused by oral health issues. The population has low SES, is homogeneous, and does not have access to a community water supply. The hygienist decides to gather information via oral screenings conducted on a sample of the population. Findings indicate a mean DMFT score of 13.4, a mean OHI-S of 2.5, and a mean CPI of 3.1 with no clinical evidence of recession.
-What is the first line of defense to prevent future caries in this population?

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Daily exposure to low concentration fluoride in dentifrices and mouthrinses is critical for this population at high risk for caries (high caries experience, no water fluoridation, poor oral hygiene). Because of their high- risk category, a higher - than - normal concentration of fluoride in these products is recommended ( e.g., 5000 mg F in dentifrice ) .

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