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Antje Geiken1, Mirja Kock1, Lisa Banz1

  • 1Clinic of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University of Kiel, 24105 Kiel, Germany.

Dentistry Journal
|March 27, 2024
PubMed
Summary

German dental practice websites offer limited high-quality information on fluoridation (Fl), despite its effectiveness in preventing caries. Many sites mention Fl but few explain its benefits, indicating a gap in public dental health education.

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