Fluorides - use of in NSW

Doc type: Policy Directive
Compliance with this policy directive is mandatory.

Doc No.: PD2006_076

Functional Group - Sub Group:
Clinical/ Patient Services - Dental/Oral

Summary
The use of fluorides in NSW - directions for appropriate use of a range of fluorides to prevent caries and to minimise the risk of dental fluorsis. This policy directive also replaces IB99/25

Date of Publication: 04 October 2006

Replaces:

Fluoride Supplements [GL2005_007]

Author Branch: Centre for Oral Health Strategy

This document applies to: Area Health Services/Chief Executive Governed Statutory Health Corporation, Board Governed Statutory Health Corporations, Affiliated Health Organisations - Non Declared, Affiliated Health Organisations - Declared, Community Health Centres, Dental Schools and Clinics, Public Health Units, Public Hospitals

Audience: All staff

Distributed to: Public Health System, Community Health Centres , Dental Schools and Clinics, Divisions of General Practice, Environmental Health Officers of Local Councils, Government Medical Officers, Health Associations Unions, Health Professional Associations and Related Organisations, NSW Ambulance Service , NSW Department of Health, Public Health Units, Public Hospitals, Tertiary Education Institutes

Review Date: 04 October 2012

Status: Active

File link: Fluorides - use of in NSW
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