The CDC says fluoridation is among the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. Utah recently became the ...

Up to half of those drinking fluoridated water also suffer 'dental fluorosis' - a mottling of the teeth thought to be caused by its effects. However, studies have shown conclusively that fluoride ...

However, this reduction in caries has also been associated with concerns regarding increased prevalence of dental fluorosis in both fluoridated and non-fluoridated communities. [1–4] The York ...

But the authors, in a second related study, suggest that parents concerned about the risk of fluorosis – the discolouration or mottling of the teeth caused by excessive fluoride ingestion – should ...

Fluorosis is a growing epidemic that toothpaste alone won’t fix. The solution lies in reducing fluoride exposure at the source. We’ve all heard from dentists and TV ads: “To prevent tooth ...

Background: The quantification of fluorosis using fluorescence imaging (QLF) hardware and stain analysis software has been demonstrated in selected populations with good correlation between ...