title: Is prophylaxis really necessary prior to the application of fluoride for the prevention of caries?
authors.affiliation: Indiana State Department of Health, USA.
authors.forename: Mark E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Mallatt
authors.forename: Patricia
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Morris
mesh_terms: D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis; D005459:Fluorides / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D005459:Fluorides