ADC Practice Question — CMS Fluoride Protocols

For an at-risk child before 18 months, what does the CMS prescribe for home fluoride?

Prevention and cariology questions test evidence-based decision-making — fluoride protocols, caries risk assessment, recall scheduling. This exam-level vignette tests your ability to work through clinical details and arrive at the correct management.

A 14-month-old at-risk child with dmfs = 2 and ICDAS > 1 needs a home fluoride protocol. The parent uses no fluoride toothpaste currently, citing the child's young age. For an at-risk child before 18 months, what does the CMS prescribe for home fluoride?

A. No fluoride toothpaste — the under-18-months restriction applies to all risk levels equally
B. 400 ppm fluoride toothpaste, smear/small pea size, twice daily — at-risk starts BEFORE 18 months
C. 1000 ppm fluoride toothpaste immediately — at-risk children need the highest paediatric concentration
D. Fluoride drops instead of toothpaste — oral supplements replace topical fluoride for infants

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Therapeutic Guidelines v4 Odell's 3rd & 4th Ed IADT 2020 Code of Conduct CMS (Evans) Infection Control + more

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Correct answer: B

Key distinction: Low risk = no fluoride toothpaste before 18 months. At-risk = 400 ppm BEFORE 18 months (smear size, twice daily). The risk level changes the age threshold. SOURCE — Evans RW, Dennison PJ. CMS for children, ADJ 2009;54:381-389, Table 8

Source: Evans RW, Dennison PJ. CMS for children, ADJ 2009;54:381-389, Table 8

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