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Dentistry between pathology and cosmetics.

Thomas M Marthaler1

  • 1Department of Preventive Dentistry, Periodontology and Cariology, Center for Dentistry, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland. tmarthal@zui.unizh.ch

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
|March 29, 2002
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Water fluoridation significantly reduced tooth decay (caries) in affluent nations. This cost-effective public health measure remains crucial for developing countries and lower socioeconomic groups, despite widespread toothpaste use.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Public Health
  • Epidemiology of Oral Diseases
  • Preventive Dentistry

Background:

  • Historical variations in caries and periodontal disease prevalence.
  • Limited historical treatments for dental hard tissue issues.
  • Rise in caries in the 19th century due to refined sugar consumption.

Observation:

  • Introduction of water fluoridation in the 1940s marked a turning point in caries prevention.
  • Acknowledgement by dental academia in 1985 of topical fluorides' population-level impact.
  • Declining caries prevalence in affluent countries, with ongoing debate on contributing factors.

Findings:

  • Water fluoridation and topical fluorides have demonstrably reduced caries in affluent populations.
  • Caries remains a significant issue for lower socioeconomic groups and in developing nations.

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  • Fluoridation strategies (water and salt) are cost-effective public health interventions.

    • Implications:

    • Water fluoridation remains vital for public dental health, especially in underserved populations.
    • Salt fluoridation is a viable alternative where water fluoridation is impractical.
    • Controlled fluoridation offers substantial potential for improving oral health in developing countries and low-income communities.