Title of article :
Fluoride in dentistry: use, dosage, and possible hazards
Author/Authors :
doumit, mounir lebanese university - school of dentistry - public health dentistry department, Lebanon , machmouchi, mohammad omar lebanese university - school of dentistry - public health dentistry department, Lebanon , diab, hicham lebanese university - school of dentistry - public health dentistry department, chief of clinical services, Lebanon
Abstract :
Fluoride (F) therapy is the delivery of fluoride to teeth, either topically or systematically, in order to protect them from dental caries. Extensive evidence proved that fluoride toothpastes and water fluoridation reduce dental caries. Fluoride and water fluoridation in dentistry were classified as one of the 10 most important public health measures of the 20th century. This clinical practice placement briefly addresses the fluoride s issue in dentistry, its use, dosage, and possible hazards due to excess fluoride.
Journal title :
JLDA - Journal of the Lebanese Dental Association
Journal title :
JLDA - Journal of the Lebanese Dental Association
