Research Article
Knowledge, Attitude, and Barriers to Fluoride Application as a Preventive Measure among Oral Health Care Providers
Table 4
Participants’ beliefs regarding benefits and risks of professional topical fluoride application.
| | | Agree n (%) | Disagree n (%) | Not sure n (%) |
| | Can prevent caries | 205 (80) | 27 (10) | 25 (10) | | Has a beneficial effect on children’s oral health | 239 (93) | 6 (2) | 13 (5) | | Has a beneficial effect on adults’ oral health | 183 (72) | 37 (14) | 36 (14) | | Makes enamel more caries resistant | 241 (95) | 6 (2) | 8 (3) | | Is preferable to systemic fluoridation (water, tablets, or drops) | 91 (36) | 109 (43) | 53 (21) | | Is preferable to brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste | 64 (25) | 173 (68) | 17 (7) | | Decreases the interest in tooth brushing | 31 (12) | 199 (78) | 25 (10) | | Is safe in recommended concentration and application | 230 (91) | 9 (4) | 14 (5) | | Has no adverse effects | 82 (32) | 145 (57) | 29 (11) |
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