Question

"Patient: 8-year-old female

Chief complaint: ""Here for a check up""
Background/or patient history: Patient presenting for routine dental care, healthy/non-contributory medical history, no medications, no known allergies. Has had a history of emergency dental visits.
Current Findings:

You spend some time discussing the need to brush at least two times a day with a fluoride toothpaste with the family. Approximately how many parts per million (ppm)is in the average over the counter tube of fluoride toothpaste in the US?
a. 5000
b. 1000
c. 500
d. 200"

Answer 1

The average over-the-counter tube of fluoride toothpaste in the US contains 1,000 ppm of fluoride.

Step-by-step explanation:

Average Over-the-Counter Tube of Fluoride Toothpaste in the US

In the United States, the average over-the-counter tube of fluoride toothpaste typically contains 1,000 to 1,100 parts per million (ppm) of fluoride. This concentration is likely to prevent tooth decay. Higher concentrations of fluoride are often found in toothpastes in European countries, such as the UK or Greece.

Answer: b. 1000