Fluoride: how to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks.
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.
Ellwood
R P
RP
Dental Health Unit, Turner Dental School.
Blinkhorn
A S
AS
Davies
R M
RM
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
D003802:Dentifrices; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D009067:Mouthwashes; D005459:Fluorides