Fluoridation: a review of the 1974 literature.

Necessity of water fluoridation in Iran: A review on water fluoridation and prevention of dental caries

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Water fluoridation is one of the methods for prevention of dental caries. The purpose of this study was to review water fluoridation in the world and in Iran, and its effectiveness in reported literature. METHODS: This paper is not a systematic review, but reviews the literature. “Water fluoridation” was used as a keyword for searching (electronic and hand search) in special...

Potential fluoride toxicity from oral medicaments: A review

The beneficial effects of fluoride on human oral health are well studied. There are numerous studies demonstrating that a small amount of fluoride delivered to the oral cavity decreases the prevalence of dental decay and results in stronger teeth and bones. However, ingestion of fluoride more than the recommended limit leads to toxicity and adverse effects. In order to update our understanding ...

Water fluoridation, bone density and hip fractures: a review of recent literature.

Impact of Fluoridation of the Municipal Drinking Water Supply: Review of the Literature

Why we doubt the benefits of swallowing fluoride

One of the surprises waiting for someone who decides to review the literature on the issue of water fluoridation is the discovery that, despite the impression conveyed by the promoters, the evidence that swallowing fluoride actually reduces tooth decay is very weak. In this bulletin we will begin to review the evidence that the benefits of swallowing have been wildly exaggerated and no grade A ...