Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 124, Issue 4, 65-69
Copyright © 1993 by American Dental Association
Feeding patterns, water sources and fluoride exposures of infants and 1-year-olds
SM Levy,
TJ Maurice,
and
Jakobsen JR
Department of Preventive and Community Dentistry, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242.
Concern about dental fluorosis prompted this study of feeding habits, water sources and fluoride exposures of about 100 children from birth to 18 months. Toothbrushing habits and dentrifice use, both at home and during child care, must be considered to estimate fluoride exposures and ingestion.