Fluoride Supplements Prevent Caries but can Cause Mild to Moderate Fluorosis

Article Title and Bibliographic Information Fluoride supplements, dental caries and fluorosis: a systematic review. Ismail AI, Hasson H. J Am Dent Assoc 2008;139:1457-68. Reviewer Clemencia M. Vargas, DDS, PhD Purpose/Question The first part of this systematic review addresses the effectiveness of f...

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Published in:The journal of evidence-based dental practice 2011-03, Vol.11 (1), p.18-20
Main Author: Vargas, Clemencia M., DDS, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Dentistry
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Summary:Article Title and Bibliographic Information Fluoride supplements, dental caries and fluorosis: a systematic review. Ismail AI, Hasson H. J Am Dent Assoc 2008;139:1457-68. Reviewer Clemencia M. Vargas, DDS, PhD Purpose/Question The first part of this systematic review addresses the effectiveness of fluoride supplements to prevent caries among children 0 to 16 years of age. The second part addresses whether fluoride supplements produce fluorosis. Source of Funding Partially funded by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs. Type of Study/Design Systematic review Level of Evidence Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence Strength of Recommendation Grade Grade B: Inconsistent or limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence
ISSN:1532-3382
1532-3390
DOI:10.1016/j.jebdp.2010.11.022