Topical fluoride
External links
The following external links have been reviewed and categorized as either "Background information" (may or may not influence clinical decisions), "Read before treatment" (if read before treatment, may influence clinical decisions), or "New development" (may or may not influence clinical decisions because the subject matter may not yet be widely available or widely used).
Background (14) | Read before treatment (5) | New developments (2)
- Optimal Drinking Water Composition for Caries Control in Populations
M. Bruvo, et al.
Journal of Dental Research
2008 87 (4): 340-343
Background information
- Effect of Addition of Citric Acid and Casein Phosphopeptide-Amorphous Calcium Phosphate to a Sugar-Free Chewing Gum on Enamel Remineralization in situ
Cai, F., et al.
Caries Research
2007 (41): 377-383
New development
- Noninvasive Control of Dental Caries in Children with Active Initial Lesions- A Randomized Clinical Trial
Hausen, H., et al.
Caries Research
2007 (41): 384-391
New development
- Fluoride dentifrice ingestion and fluorosis of the permanent incisors
Franzman, Michael R., DDS, et al.
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2006 137 (5): 645-652
Background information
- Minimally invasive operative techniques using high tech dentistry (PDF, 148K)
Brostek, Andrew M. Dr., et al.
Dental Practice
2006: 106-106
Editor's notes: Online publication date September/October 2006.
Read before treatment
- Pit and fissure sealants versus fluoride varnishes for preventing dental decay in children and adolescents
Ahovuo-Saloranta, Hiiri A., et al.
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
2006 4
Notes: Art. No.: CD003067
Read before treatment
- A visual analog scale for measuring dental fluorosis severity
Viera, Anya P.G.F., DDS, PhD, MS, et al.
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2005 136 (7): 895-901
Background information
- Analysis of Fingernails and Urine as Biomarkers of Fluoride Exposure from Dentifrice and Varnish in 4- to 7-Year-Old Children
Pessan, J.P., et al.
Caries Research
2005 (39): 363-370
Background information
- Minimally invasive dentistry
Murdoch-Kinch, Carol Anne, DDS, PhD, and McLean, Mary Ellen, DDS
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2003 134: 87-95
Background information
- Fluorosis: Is it really a problem?
Bowen, William H., BDS, PhD
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2002 133 (10): 1405-1407
Background information
- The effect of pH on the erosion of dentine and enamel by dietary acids in vitro
West, N.X., et al.
Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
2001 28 (9): 860-864
Background information
- The management of Sjogren's syndrome in dental practice
Al-Hashimi, Ibtisam, BDS, MS, PhD
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2001 132 (10): 1409-1417
Background information
- Fluoride Varnishes: A Review of Their Clinical Use, Cariostatic Mechanism, Efficacy and Safety
Beltran-Aguilar, Eugenio D., DMD, MPH, MS, DrPH, et al.
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2000 131 (5): 589-596
Read before treatment
- Risk of enamel fluorosis in nonfluoridated and optimally fluoridated populations: Considerations for the dental professional
Pendrys, David G., DDS, PhD
The Journal of the American Dental Association
2000 131 (6): 746-755
Background information
- Scanning Electron Microscope Study of Human Enamel Surfaces Treated with Topical Fluoride Agents (PDF, 162K)
Olmez, Seval, et al.
Journal of Islamic Academy of Sciences
1993 6 (2): 133-139
Read before treatment
- Topical Fluoride Therapy: Discussion of Some Aspects of Toxicology, Safety, and Efficacy (PDF, 665K)
Newbrun, E.
Journal of Dental Research
1987 66: 1084-1086
Background information
- Prophylactic Odontotomy: An Operative Procedure for the Prevention of Decay
Hyatt, Thaddeaus P., DDS, FACD
Journal of Dental Research
1924 6 (4): 389-427
Editor's notes: This article was presented 83 years ago and still has relevance today.
Read before treatment
- $750,000 Given in Child's Death in Fluoride Case
Fluoride Action Network web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Editor's notes: Reported in the New York Times, January 20, 1979.
Background information
- Community Water Fluoridation—Enamel Fluorosis
No author specified
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the US Department of Health and Human Services
Editor's notes: An excellent site for understanding the causes, risks, and other important variables with regard to tooth enamel fluorosis. The current CDC-recommended fluoride supplementation schedule, and ways to reduce the risk of enamel fluorosis may be linked to from within this site.
Background information
- Dental Fluorosis (Mottled Teeth)
Meiers, Peter
Fluoride-History web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Editor's notes: Personal web site cataloging various personalities, milestones, and volatile issues associated with fluoride.
Background information
- Fluorosis
No author specified
Colgate World of Care web site
Last viewed: 4/4/2008
Editor's notes: Manufacturer's web site. Reviewed by the faculty of The Columbia University College of Dental Medicine.
Background information