[Organization of a fluoridation program with fluoride gel within the scope of a systematic quality assurance concept in dental health promotion].

It is known from epidemiological studies that besides the instruction in oral hygiene and healthy nutrition the application of fluorides mainly contributes to improved oral health. In the district of Tuttlingen a fluoride varnish and a fluoride gel are used in oral prevention. The gel is applied every 14 days in collaboration with 207 parents and teachers. This cooperation should improve oral self-care and lead to an increased consciousness of preventive measures. The entire programmme is part of the concept of quality management in oral prevention in the district. Based on health reporting, sanitary priorities and targets are described with the period of time required for attaining the set targets. The achieved preventive measures are evaluated with regard to their effectiveness and efficiency for an optimised use of the available means and resources.