| Table 1: Recommendations for dietary fluoride supplements for children living in areas where the concentration of fluoride in the drinking water is less than 0.3 ppm | ||
|---|---|---|
| Recommended daily dose of fluoride, mg | ||
| Age | Canadian Paediatric Society[5] (applies to all children) | Canadian Dental Association[4] (applies to children at a high risk of caries) |
| 6 mo-2 yr | 0.25 | 0 |
| 3-5 yr | 0.50 | 0.25 (0.50 if fluoridated toothpaste is not used regularly) |
| 6-12 yr | Not applicable | 1.00 |
| 6-16 yr | 1.00 | Not applicable |
CMAJ Apr. 1, 1996