Fluoride application in paediatric patients attending general anaesthetic in Carlisle and Eden.
September 12, 2022
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International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry
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Gaunt F, Brough L.
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32 Suppl 1:76-78.
INTRODUCTION
The 2019 National Epidemiological Survey indicated that 23.4% of 5-year-olds in England had an experience of dental decay.1 Between 40% and 45% of these visibly decayed teeth in high-risk children will develop pain and infection regardless of the treatment plan.2 Treatment in children is challenging and, in some cases, impossible without general anaesthesia (GA).
In North Cumbria, children attend for exodontia under GA on lists planned and staffed by the Community Dental S