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Systemic fluorides

D M O'Mullane1

  • 1Oral Health Services Research Centre, University Dental School, Wilton, Cork, Ireland.

Advances in Dental Research
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
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Water fluoridation effectively reduces tooth decay. Systemic alternatives like fluoridated salt and milk are also proven effective, with fluoridated sugar being explored for communities where other methods aren't feasible.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Dental Health
  • Preventive Dentistry

Background:

  • Water fluoridation is a globally recognized method for reducing dental caries prevalence over the past 50 years.
  • Systemic fluoridation methods offer alternatives where water fluoridation is not feasible.
  • Fluoridated salt and milk have demonstrated efficacy in preventing tooth decay.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effectiveness of various fluoridation strategies for dental caries prevention.
  • To highlight alternative systemic fluoridation methods beyond water fluoridation.
  • To assess the current status and future potential of fluoridated salt, milk, and sugar programs.

Main Methods:

  • Review of global studies and implemented programs on water, salt, milk, and sugar fluoridation.

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  • Analysis of reported effectiveness of these methods in reducing dental caries.
  • Examination of the feasibility and current planning stages of alternative fluoridation programs.

    • Main Results:

    • Water fluoridation is a well-established and effective caries prevention strategy.
    • Salt fluoridation is effective and currently implemented in eight countries.
    • Fluoridated milk has shown effectiveness in multiple countries and is under consideration for further programs.
    • Fluoridated sugar is being investigated as a potential preventive strategy.

    Conclusions:

    • Various systemic fluoridation methods, including salt and milk, are effective alternatives to water fluoridation.
    • Continued research and program development in fluoridated milk and sugar hold promise for global dental caries prevention.
    • Implementing diverse fluoridation strategies can enhance public dental health outcomes.