Dental fluorosis in perspective.
The relationship between fluoride in drinking water, caries and fluorosis was established 50 years ago. But additional sources that duplicate or expand fluoride benefits may not carry the same low risk for fluorosis and should be monitored.
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Department of Behavioral Sciences and Community Health, University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine, Farmington 06030.
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