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Remarkable decline and sustained low levels of caries in the Nordic populations—Explanations and implications for public oral health

European Journal of Oral Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Community water fluoridation has been acclaimed as an effective mode of caries control at the population level. However, a recent review has concluded that in high‐income populations with widespread access to topical fluorides, water fluoridation (0.7 ppm F) has a minor effect on the development of caries.
Bente Nyvad, Ole Fejerskov
wiley   +1 more source

Dental Caries, Fluorosis, and Fluoride Exposure in Michigan Schoolchildren [PDF]

, 1988
This study relates the prevalence of caries and fluorosis among Michigan children, residing in four different areas, to the various concentrations of F in the communities' water supplies.
S.M. Szpunar, Burt, Brian A., B.A. Burt, Szpunar, Susan M.   +3 more
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The Complex World of Toothpaste Diversity, Meeting Patient Clinical Needs. An Umbrella Review

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Amidst numerous recent advancements in toothpaste formulations and active ingredients, some clinicians may believe all toothpastes are similar despite differences in their active ingredients and corresponding clinical application.
Jeanie Suvan, Crystal Marruganti
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Dental fluorosis, dental caries, and quality of life factors among schoolchildren in a Colombian fluorotic area

, 2012
Objective: To assess dental fluorosis, dental caries and quality of life factors associated with dental fluorosis among schoolchildren living in a Colombian endemic dental fluorosis area. Method: 110 12-year olds were visually examined for dental caries (
TELLEZ, MARISOL, Martignon, S., Tellez, M., Santamaria, R. M., Santamaría, Ruth Madeleyne, Martignon, Stefania, Gomez, J., Gomez, Juliana   +7 more
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Comparison Between Detection of Orthodontic‐Related Carious Lesions With Fluorescence or Visual Method: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To pare the detection of carious lesions involving orthodontic appliances (O) with the fluorescent method (I) and visual clinical examination (R) in patients treated with fixed orthodontics (P). Methods Five databases and grey literature were searched until January 2023.
Luciana Pereira da Silva, Fernanda Mafei Felix da Silva, Marcela Baraúna Magno, Daniele Masterson Tavares Pereira Ferreira, Amanda Cunha Regal de Castro, Maria Augusta Visconti, Lucianne Cople Maia, Aline de Almeida Neves   +7 more
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Aesthetic management of dental fluorosis [PDF]

BMJ Case Reports, 2013
Significant numbers of patients visiting the paediatric dental clinics have aesthetically objectionable brown stains and desire treatment for them. Intrinsic tooth discolouration can be a significant aesthetic, and in some instances, functional, problem.
Vishal, Khandelwal, Ullal Anand, Nayak, Prathibha Anand, Nayak, Nupur, Ninawe   +3 more
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Investigation of Misleading Techniques Used in Online Fluoride Misinformation

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Fluoride misinformation can fuel anti‐fluoridation movements, influencing political decisions and dental treatment choices. This study aimed to elucidate the misleading techniques used to produce online fluoride misinformation. Methodology Two independent investigators searched scientific databases for references that supported or ...
Matheus Lotto, Caio Sampaio, Olívia Santana Jorge, Juliano Pelim Pessan, Thiago Cruvinel   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of dental fluorosis in schoolchildren using a community index (CFI)

Эндодонтия Today, 2020
Aim. To assess the significance of dental fluorosis for public health using the CFI index.Materials and metods. Dental fluorosis was evaluated in 622 students of 12.15 years old according to the WHO methodology and CFI was calculated for four settlements
V. V. Belyaev, O. A. Gavrilova, I. V. Belyaev, O. A. Myalo, S. V. Konovalov   +4 more
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Assessment of social quotient in children with and without dental fluorosis in Faridabad district

Indian Journal of Dental Research
Objectives: This study aimed to assess and compare the social quotient (SQ) in children aged 7–12 years with and without dental fluorosis in the Faridabad district and to evaluate the impact of dental fluorosis on social functioning and peer interactions.
Hadeel Farooq
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Prevalence of dental fluorosis and treatment needs among 11-14 years old school children in endemic fluoride areas of Haryana, India

Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2021
Introduction: Dental fluorosis is a major endemic oral disease characterized by hypo mineralization of enamel caused due to consumption of water containing high concentration of fluoride during developmental stages of teeth. Aim: To assess the prevalence
Radhey Shyam, B C Manjunath, Adarsh Kumar, Ridhi Narang, Geeta Rani, Saumya Singh   +5 more
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