Fluoride: Page 9

Fluoride exposure in infancy linked to lower nonverbal IQ
By Theresa Pablos
Another study has linked early fluoride exposure to lower IQ scores later in life. Researchers from the U.S. and Canada found fluoride intake from reconstituted infant formula was linked to significantly decreased nonverbal IQ scores in preschool-aged children.
December 1, 2019
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ADA opposes agency's proposed fluoride hazard rating
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA supports community water fluoridation and believes it is a safe way to prevent caries, despite a recent draft monograph from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Toxicology Program that suggests fluoride is a cognitive neurodevelopmental hazard to humans.
November 24, 2019
2016 10 31 16 18 11 359 Ada Logo 400
Lifelong exposure to fluoride reduces caries in kids
By Melissa Busch
PHILADELPHIA - Lifetime exposure to community water fluoridation is effective in reducing dental caries in the permanent teeth of teens and tweens, according to studying findings presented at the American Public Health Association 2019 annual meeting.
November 7, 2019
2019 11 08 00 35 6788 Teens Smile 400
CDA journal explores fluoride, pediatric pain, more
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The November issue of the Journal of the California Dental Association touches on several topics, including the history of water fluoridation in the state and pediatric pain.
October 31, 2019
2016 12 12 14 55 46 670 California Flag 400
Second Opinion: A look at the recent fluoride and IQ study
By Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr.
In this Second Opinion, Dr. Johnny Johnson Jr., president of the American Fluoridation Society, looks at a recent study in JAMA Pediatrics about fluoride and IQ. Dr. Johnson addresses the study's drawbacks and calls for robust research on fluoride and fluoridation.
August 26, 2019
2016 10 12 14 41 06 881 Dr B Second Opinion 400
Can SDF reduce restoration bond strength? Yes and no
By Theresa Pablos
Can the application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) affect restoration bond strength? The results are mixed, according to a new systematic review published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.
August 21, 2019
2017 11 09 17 45 9676 Tooth Restoration 400
ADA responds to water fluoridation study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA has reinforced its support for community water fluoridation in a statement on August 19 following a controversial fluoride study.
August 20, 2019
2016 10 31 16 18 11 359 Ada Logo 400
Study questions whether fluoride can lower kids' IQ
By Theresa Pablos
Prenatal fluoride exposure may have neurotoxic effects, according to a study published August 19 in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers found that children with greater prenatal fluoride exposure had lower IQ scores as preschoolers.
August 19, 2019
2016 11 18 16 51 55 157 Fluoride 400
Fluoride may contribute to kidney changes in U.S. kids
By Theresa Pablos
Fluoride exposure may contribute to kidney function changes in U.S. children, according to the findings of a study published August 8 in the journal Environment International. The authors cautioned more research is needed to explore a potential link.
August 7, 2019
2016 11 18 16 51 55 157 Fluoride 400
What factors predict root caries in your patients?
By Tony Edwards
Root caries is a multifactorial disease that can be prevented. So how can you identify patients who might be at risk? After reviewing almost 20 years of studies, researchers found that older patients who are tobacco users are among the most at risk.
July 15, 2019
2019 02 06 18 56 6331 Tooth Abstract 400
Which stops caries better in preschoolers: ART or SDF?
By Lori Roniger
Atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) is known as an inexpensive way to treat early childhood caries, but silver diamine fluoride (SDF) also has been investigated as a low-cost method. Researchers conducted a study to find out which method is more effective when treatment access is limited.
July 14, 2019
2016 08 03 14 14 54 148 Tooth Caries 400
Medicaid-accepting dentists inclined to promote fluoridation
By Melissa Busch
Pediatric dentists who accepted at least one new Medicaid-insured child each month showed greater willingness to advocate for community water fluoridation programs in a recent study.
July 8, 2019
2016 11 18 16 51 55 157 Fluoride 400
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