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Fluoride
SDF may help prevent dental erosion
By
Ava Barros
Topically applying 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may better prevent erosion in enamel and dentin than stannous chloride-containing fluoride. The in vitro study was published on April 24 in the
Journal of Dentistry
.
May 1, 2024
Research that fluoride affects kids' IQs may be flawed
By
Melissa Busch
Research that suggested fluoride negatively affects children's IQ scores is "unacceptable" for legal and policy purposes, according to a new commentary.
March 28, 2024
SDF may be as effective as sealants in pediatric patients
By
Ava Barros
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay in school-age children, offering another inexpensive strategy to combat caries, according to a study published on March 4 in
JAMA Pediatrics
.
March 7, 2024
Municipalities in Ky. may be able to end water fluoridation
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A bill proposed in Kentucky may have a major effect on community water fluoridation in the state.
February 15, 2024
NYU Dental brings cavity prevention program to N.H. schools
By
Ava Barros
The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has received a $1 million award to bring its cavity prevention program, CariedAway, which includes oral health screenings and treatment, to three New Hampshire school districts.
December 13, 2023
Group working to get more students dental exams, preventive care
By
Ava Barros
Early Smiles Sacramento, a program of the nonprofit organization Center for Oral Health, has launched an oral health program that aims to increase the number of school-aged children who undergo dental exams and fluoride varnish application.
November 9, 2023
This killer combination takes a bite out of caries
By
Ava Barros
The combination of ferumoxytol, an iron replacement, and stannous fluoride may eliminate dental caries in high-risk patients, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.
November 7, 2023
Should the AAPD create a guide about fluoride-free alternatives?
By
Melissa Busch
Dentists regularly meet with parents who shun fluoride for their kids, yet there is no guidance from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) about alternatives.
September 26, 2023
The dental hygienist’s role in recommending, applying, and billing SDF
By
Estela Vargas
A new Current Procedural Terminology code for silver diamine fluoride (SDF) goes into effect July 1. Here's what you need to know.
June 7, 2023
Fluoride varnish no more effective than placebo in preventing kids' caries
By
Melissa Busch
Topical application of a fluoride varnish was not any more effective than placebo in a trial for preventing approximal caries.
June 7, 2023
CDC: Fluoride levels in water systems too low to stop caries
By
Melissa Busch
Some public water systems were below optimal fluoridation levels, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
June 6, 2023
Water fluoridation may trump free dental care in preventing tooth decay
By
Melissa Busch
Exposure to water fluoridation during childhood was linked to much lower rates of tooth decay-related treatment, but there was no comparable association between caries and the introduction of nationwide free dental care.
May 16, 2023
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