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J Am Dent Assoc, Vol 138, No 9, 1222-1226.
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CLINICAL PRACTICE

Vitamin and Mineral Supplements

What Is the Dentist to Do?



Riva Touger-Decker, PhD, RD

Background. Vitamins and minerals are essential for systemic and oral health and the prevention of nutrient deficiencies. The author reviews recommendations for their use, consumer intake patterns and considerations for dental practice.

Conclusions. Vitamin and mineral supplements are designed to treat and prevent deficiency syndromes and promote health. Consumers frequently misuse them, as they are guided by the belief that these supplements will prevent diseases and cure symptoms. Scientific evidence demonstrates their limited usefulness in systemic disease prevention or treatment. The author reviews demonstrated benefits in select diseases.

Clinical Implications. Being familiar with the appropriate uses of vitamin and mineral supplements, as well as nutrient-supplement and drug-supplement interactions, will give dental professionals the knowledge to question and advise patients using evidence-based resources.

Key Words: Vitamin supplements; mineral supplements; dietary supplements; nutrients; nutrition

Abbreviations: AHRQ: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality • CVD: Cardiovascular disease • DRIs: Dietary reference intakes • FNB: Food and Nutrition Board • MVM: Multivitamin mineral supplements • RDA: Recommended dietary allowance




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