Fluoride: Page 2

Hydroxyapatite is an effective fluoride-free solution for caries
By Ava Barros
Oral care products containing fluoride-free hydroxyapatite, a natural form of calcium, may effectively reduce dental caries, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Dentistry.
November 4, 2024
Toothbrushing Girl 2
Drinking fluoridated water as kids makes you worse off as adults
By Melissa Busch
Children exposed to public fluoridated water between the ages of 0 and 5 may be worse off as adults, according to a new study.
October 28, 2024
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Water fluoridation may no longer be beneficial to curb caries
By Melissa Busch
Now that people in the U.S. use toothpaste and mouthwashes that contain cavity-fighting fluoride, drinking fluoridated water may not be so important, according to a recent review.
October 9, 2024
Fluoride Application Closeup
Opinion: It's time for dentists to confront the truth about fluoride
By Dr. Mark Burhenne
With the recent ruling on fluoride, it's time for the dental community to embrace evidence-based practice and prioritize patients' whole-body health, writes Dr. Mark Burhenne.
October 3, 2024
Dr. Mark Burhenne.
ADHA releases stance on fluoride
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) supports community water fluoridation as a safe and effective way to prevent tooth decay.
September 16, 2024
Water Drink
Does fluoride cause a decrease in IQ? A dentist says what he believes really matters
By Dr. Chris Kammer
With so much division about the role of fluoride in our health, is it time we look to other alternatives for answers? Dr. Chris Kammer shares his thoughts on a hot topic.
September 7, 2024
Dr. Chris Kammer
Go ahead, tell patients to rinse and spit after SDF therapy
By Ava Barros
Waiting 30 minutes to rinse after silver diamine fluoride (SDF) therapy is no more effective at preventing early childhood caries than rinsing immediately, according to the results of a trial published in the Journal of Dentistry.
August 19, 2024
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Increasing water fluoridation will reduce childhood caries
By Ava Barros
Expanding community water fluoridation coverage may effectively lower the incidence of caries among children.
June 28, 2024
Boy Dentist
These topical medications may prevent caries better than NSF, CHX
By Ava Barros
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF), SDF/potassium iodide, and sodium hypochlorite may prevent caries better than nanosilver fluoride (NSF) and chlorhexidine (CHX), according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.
June 4, 2024
Kids School
Pediatric medical home may lead to earlier 1st dental visits
By Ava Barros
Medicaid-enrolled children who received fluoride varnish as part of the pediatric medical home care model may be more likely to have had their first dental visits sooner. The study was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
May 10, 2024
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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
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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
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