title: Fluoride: how to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks.
abstract: This article reviews current thinking on the rational use of fluoride for the safe and effective prevention of dental caries, so that benefits may be maximized and risks minimized.
authors.affiliation: Dental Health Unit, Turner Dental School.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Ellwood
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Blinkhorn
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003802:Dentifrices; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D005457:Fluoridation / Q000009:adverse effects; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000633:toxicity; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D009067:Mouthwashes; D014099:Toothbrushing
chemical_list: D003802:Dentifrices; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D009067:Mouthwashes; D005459:Fluorides