Fluoride Update
Florian Wegehaupt1, Giorgio Menghini1
1Klinik für Zahnerhaltung und Präventivzahnmedizin, Zentrum für Zahnmedizin, Universität Zürich
Abstract:
This article will provide an overview of the principles and modes of action of fluorides in oral care products, followed by a brief outline of the history and current situation regarding salt fluoridation in Switzerland. Recommendations for the use of fluoridated oral care products, current research results on the use of fluoride-containing dental care products and controversies related to fluorides are presented. Finally, the changes in fluoride concentration for children’s toothpastes in Europe and the corresponding implementation in Switzerland as well as changes regarding the use of fluoride in school dentistry are discussed.
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