Protocol - Fluoride Use
Description
These questions address fluoride use by adults and children. The participant is asked about the use of fluoridated toothpaste and dietary fluoride supplements.
Specific Instructions
The Working Group recommends that interviewers should be instructed to establish and document the biological or familial relationship between the respondent and family member.
Availability
Protocol
1a. Does anyone in the family use toothpaste with fluoride?
1[ ]Yes (Go to question 1b)
2[ ]No (Go to question 2)
9[ ]Dont Know (Go to question 2)
1b. Who is this? ___________________________
1c. Anyone else?
1[ ]Yes
2[ ]No
If yes, Re-ask 1b and 1c
2. [Doctors or dentists may prescribe or provide tablets, drops, or supplements with fluoride in them. (Sometimes these are given at school.)]
Does [childs name] now take vitamins with FLUORIDE in them or any other kind of FLUORIDE tablets, drops, or supplements?
1[ ]Yes
2[ ]No
9[ ]Dont Know
Personnel and Training Required
The interviewer must be trained to conduct personal interviews with individuals from the general population. The interviewer must be trained and found to be competent (i.e., tested by an expert) at the completion of personal interviews.* The interviewer should be trained to prompt respondents further if a "dont know" response is provided.
*There are multiple modes to administer these questions (e.g., paper-and-pencil and computer-assisted interviews).
Equipment Needs
None
Requirements
| Requirement Category | Required |
|---|---|
| Major equipment | No |
| Specialized training | No |
| Specialized requirements for biospecimen collection | No |
| Average time of greater than 15 minutes in an unaffected individual | No |
Mode of Administration
Interviewer-administered questionnaire
Lifestage
Infant, Toddler, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Senior, Pregnancy
Participants
Participants ≥18 years of age respond for themselves and all members of their family.
Selection Rationale
The protocol from a national study includes questions about the respondents use of fluoride, including fluoride toothpaste and the use of dietary fluoride supplements prescribed by a dentist or physician.
Language
Chinese, English, Other languages available at source
Standards
| Standard | Name | ID | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) | Oral fluoride use proto | 62588-9 | LOINC |
| Human Phenotype Ontology | Hypomineralization of enamel | HP:0006285 | HPO |
| caDSR Form | PhenX PX080601 - Fluoride Use | 5964976 | caDSR Form |
Derived Variables
None
Process and Review
Not applicable.
Protocol Name from Source
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), Dental Care, 1983 & 1989
Source
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). (1983). Dental Care. Questions N4a–c (questions 1a–c).
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Health Statistics. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). (1989). Dental Care. Question P8 (question 2).
General References
None
Protocol ID
80601
Variables
Export Variables| Variable Name | Variable ID | Variable Description | dbGaP Mapping | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PX080601_Fluoride_Toothpaste_Anyone_Else | ||||
| PX080601010300 | Anyone else? | N/A | ||
| PX080601_Fluoride_Toothpaste_In_Family | ||||
| PX080601010100 | Does anyone in the family use toothpaste more | N/A | ||
| PX080601_Fluoride_Toothpaste_Who | ||||
| PX080601010200 | Who is this? | N/A | ||
| PX080601_Fluoride_Vitamin_Tablet_Drop_Supplement | ||||
| PX080601020000 | Does [child's name] now take vitamins with more | N/A | ||
Measure Name
Fluoride Use
Release Date
December 30, 2009
Definition
A measure to assess fluoride exposure from fluoride toothpaste and dietary fluoride supplements.
Purpose
Fluoride is known to prevent tooth decay.
Keywords
Oral health, Fluoride, Fluoride exposure, Dental care, National Health Interview Survey
Measure Protocols
| Protocol ID | Protocol Name |
|---|---|
| 80601 | Fluoride Use |
Publications
There are no publications listed for this protocol.