Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 26, 2026

Micro-dissection of Enamel Organ from Mandibular Incisor of Rats Exposed to Environmental Toxicants

Micro-dissection of Enamel Organ from Mandibular Incisor of Rats Exposed to Environmental Toxicants

Published on: March 29, 2018

Prevalence of dental caries and fluoride concentration of drinking water: A systematic review

Fatemeh Goodarzi¹, Amir Hossein Mahvi^1,2, Mostafa Hosseini³

¹School of Public Health and Center for Environmental Research, Tehran, Iran.

Dental Research Journal

|July 14, 2017

Abstract

Background:

The objective of this study was to systematically review prevalence of dental caries at different water fluoride levels and emphasize fluoride concentration of drinking water and prevalence of dental caries.

Materials And Methods:

A comprehensive study was conducted using PubMed database. Inclusion criteria were predefined and some articles fulfilled these criteria. Study validity was assessed by some checklists. Surveys were conducted to determine prevalence of dental caries among individuals.

Results:

The heterogeneity in the group of children with deciduous teeth in terms of the amount of fluoride in drinking water and social class was significant, and the results of the studies in all the subgroups could not be pooled. However, the heterogeneity of group 2 for subjects with permanent teeth in terms of the fluoride level in drinking water and social class was not significant, and the results of the studies in each subgroup could be pooled together.

Conclusion:

The meta-regression showed that tooth type and social class had a significant association with the difference in the prevalence of dental caries. Therefore, these variables were the sources of heterogeneity, and the studies must be grouped and subgrouped based on these variables.

Keywords:

Dental caries fluoride review systematic water

More Related Videos

Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries

Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries

Published on: March 31, 2021

Semi-Automated Planimetric Quantification of Dental Plaque Using an Intraoral Fluorescence Camera

Semi-Automated Planimetric Quantification of Dental Plaque Using an Intraoral Fluorescence Camera

Published on: January 27, 2023

Related Concept Videos

Teeth

Teeth

The formation of teeth, also known as odontogenesis, is a complex process that begins in utero, around the sixth week of embryonic development. There are three stages to this process: the bud stage, the cap stage, and the bell stage.
In the bud stage, the tooth germ (an aggregation of cells) starts to form in the developing jawbone. During the cap stage, the tooth germ differentiates into enamel organ, dental papilla, and dental sac, which will later develop into the tooth's enamel, dentin...

Minerals

Minerals

Minerals are essential nutrients that the human body needs in small amounts to work properly. They play a vital role in many bodily functions, such as building strong bones and transmitting nerve impulses. Some minerals are needed for hormone production or to maintain a normal heartbeat. Major minerals include calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium, while trace minerals include iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride, and selenium.

Major...

Tooth Anatomy

Tooth Anatomy

The human tooth enables us to eat a variety of foods, speak clearly, and even aid in shaping our faces. Teeth are composed of various elements that work together. Here's a detailed look at the anatomy of a human tooth.
The Crown, Neck, and Root
The visible part of the tooth is referred to as the crown. It's covered by enamel, the hardest substance in the human body. The crown is uniquely shaped for each type of tooth, allowing for different functions such as cutting, tearing, or...

Cancer Prevention

Cancer Prevention

Several factors can increase the risk of cancer in an individual. About 50% of cancer cases can be prevented by adopting a healthy lifestyle, regular exercise, eating healthy, and following a modest cancer prevention diet. Epidemiological studies have consistently shown that populations with vegetable and fruit-rich diets have reduced the incidence of cancer. On the other hand, populations who have a diet rich in animal fat, red meat, junk food, or high calories are predisposed to cancer.
Some...

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Comparative assessment of the long-term effects of 5% sodium fluoride varnishes with and without tricalcium phosphate on enamel microhardness of primary teeth: An in vitro study.

Dental research journal·2026

The Relationship Between Neonatal and Maternal Factors and the Timing of Primary Tooth Eruption in Preterm Infants: An Observational Study in Iran.

Health science reports·2026

The burden and epidemiology of orofacial clefts in Iran from 1990 to 2023: a Global Burden of Disease study with subnational socio-demographic index analysis.

PloS one·2026

Effect of output intensity of light curing unit on coronal tooth discoloration induced by silicate calcium-based materials: an ex vivo study.

Biomaterial investigations in dentistry·2026

A Comparative Study of Perception, Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Patient Safety Among Dental Residents With and Without Infection Control and Patient Safety Training.

European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe·2026

Antibacterial efficacy of non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma against streptococcus mutans and lactobacillus acidophilus of carious dentin: A clinical study.

Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy·2026

See all related articles