title: Fluorides and the prevention of dental decay: a statement from the Representative Board of the British Dental Association.
abstract: Fluoride reduces the incidence of dental decay substantially. Fluoride benefits all age-groups, because of its topical effect. Water fluoridation needs to be targeted on high caries areas which are normally also areas of social and material deprivation. Thorough brushing twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste is also crucial to the improvement of oral health.
authors.affiliation: School of Clinical Dentistry, Sheffield.
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Craig
mesh_terms: D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005457:Fluoridation; D005459:Fluorides / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009050:Fluorosis, Dental / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D016134:Organizational Policy; D012953:Societies, Dental; D014100:Toothpastes / Q000737:chemistry; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D014100:Toothpastes; D005459:Fluorides