title: Current thoughts on prudent fluoride use.
abstract: In spite of advances made during the past two decades, dental caries continues to be the major oral disease. The most effective means for the prevention and control of dental caries continues to be the professional, public health, and home use of fluoride. However, prudent use of these measures is required to minimize the risks of dental fluorosis in young children.
authors.affiliation: Preventive and Community Dentistry, Oral Health Research Institute, Indiana University School of Dentistry.
authors.forename: G K
authors.initials: GK
authors.lastname: Stookey
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002170:Canada; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005457:Fluoridation; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D007223:Infant; D008875:Middle Aged; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D005459:Fluorides