Fluorides in dental public health programs.
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چکیده
The use of fluorides in dental public health programs has a long history. With the availability of fluoridation and other forms of fluorides, dental caries have declined dramatically in the United States. This article reviews some of the ways fluorides are used in public health programs and discusses issues related to their effectiveness, cost, and policy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Dental clinics of North America
دوره 52 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008