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Prevalence of dental fluorosis in the district of Salem, Tamil Nadu, South India: A pilot study

Journal of Orofacial Sciences, 2014
Background: Tamil Nadu is one of the 18 states affected by fluorosis in India. The maximum tolerance limit of fluoride in drinking water specified by the World Health Organization (WHO, 1984) is 1.5 mg/l while it is proved to be above in many areas of ...
Maya Ramesh, R Shankar, Ramesh Krishnan, Narasimhan Malathi, Rita Mary Aruna   +4 more
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Does fluorosis have an impact on Peruvian children’s oral health related quality of life?

RGO: Revista Gaúcha de Odontologia, 2021
Objectives The aims of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis and to assess the impact of dental fluorosis on oral health related quality of life (OHRQoL) of children living in two Peruvian towns with different water ...
Zaida Moya de CALDERÓN, Jenny ABANTO, Gabriela Sá OLIVEIRA, Ana Estela HADDAD, Marcelo BÖNECKER   +4 more
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FLUOROSIS PREVALENCE AT DIFFERENT REGIONS OF THE EARTH (LITERATURE REVIEW)

Український стоматологічний альманах
The aim of the study is to analyze the literature about the fluorosis prevalence and the factors which lead to dental and bone fluorosis. The search for articles published in 2016-2023 was conducted by the authors in Scopus and Web of Science ...
L.F. Kaskova, N.A. Morhun, I.Yu. Vashchenko, O.Yu. Andryanova, O.V. Khmil, N.V. Yanko, A.V. Artemyev   +6 more
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Prevalence of dental fluorosis among 12–15-year-old students in Enugu Metropolis, Nigeria

Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2019
Background: Excessive ingestion of fluoride during tooth development, particularly at the maturation stage, may result in dental fluorosis, with clinical implications. Literature is scarce on dental fluorosis in Enugu, Nigeria.
Linda Oge Okoye, Osa-Eloka Christiandolus Ekwueme, Elizabeth O Sote, Benneth Tochukwu Amaechi   +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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Oral health-related quality of life among 12–15-year children suffering from dental fluorosis residing at endemic fluoride belt of Uttar Pradesh, India

Journal of Indian Association of Public Health Dentistry, 2018
Introduction: Dental fluorosis, a specific disturbance in tooth formation and an esthetic condition, is defined as a chronic fluoride-induced condition in which enamel development is disrupted, and the enamel is hypomineralized.
Saurabh Singh, Sabyasachi Saha, Sanjay Singh, Neha Shukla, Vamsi K Reddy   +4 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

High prevalence of dental fluorosis among adolescents is a growing concern: a school based cross-sectional study from Southern India

Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 2017
Background Fluorosis, caused by ingestion of excessive amount of fluoride through food or water, is a major public health problem in India. This study was undertaken to quantify the dental fluorosis burden among school going adolescents and to find ...
Anand Verma, Bharatesh K. Shetty, Vasudeva Guddattu, Mehul K. Chourasia, Prachi Pundir   +4 more
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Management of Molar Incisor Hypomineralization Under the Brazilian Unified Health System

International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Molar Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH) is challenging for Pediatric Dentists. Aim To assess the perception and experience of dentists from the Brazilian Unified Health System (UHS) regarding clinical management of MIH. Design This cross‐sectional study was based on a questionnaire including sociodemographic data, perception and ...
Thais Aguiar Gomes, Roberta Costa Jorge, Vera Mendes Soviero   +2 more
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Relationships between dental fluorosis and fluoride concentrations in bottled water and groundwater in low-income children in Mexico

Frontiers in Oral Health, 2023
IntroductionThe aim of the current study was to investigate associations between dental fluorosis in children living in low socioeconomic areas in Mexico, and fluoride concentrations in tap water, fluoride concentrations and in bottled water, and body ...
Maria Esther Irigoyen-Camacho, Nora Perez-Perez, Marco Antonio Zepeda-Zepeda, Maria Consuelo Velazquez-Alva, Antonio Castaño-Seiquer, Ignacio Barbero-Navarro, Leonor Sanchez-Perez   +6 more
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