Results: Eighty-seven parents or guardians participated. An average of 0.53 mg of toothpaste was dispensed per brushing, almost double the recommended amount. Most of the parents or guardians (75%) indicated their children had brushed twice the day prior to completing the questionnaire.
Only 21% reported that their children’s teeth had been flossed. Most children
had a limited soda, sweet drinks, and fruit juice intake.