Tag: tooth decay
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Silver diamine fluoride therapy for dental care
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Comparative inequalities in child dental caries across four countries: Examination of international birth cohorts and implications for oral health policy.
Introduction Despite great improvements in the oral health of populations, dental caries (an infectious disease caused by certain types of bacteria [1]) remains a significant and preventable population health problem even in high-income countries [2, 3], and particularly for children [4]. This is highlighted by the recent WHO call for a global oral health strategy by […]
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“It’s really no more difficult than putting on fluoride varnish”: a qualitative exploration of dental professionals’ views of silver diamine fluoride for the management of carious lesions in children
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Causes of Tooth Decay
A special germ, deficient diet and predisposing conditions in the mouth combine to foster decay of teeth, according to Drs. F. E. Rodriguez and R.A. Kelser, of the Army Medical School, Washington. Dr. Rodriguez has found that an individual germ of the lactic acid family is the one responsible for the piercing of the hard […]
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Calgary Fluoride Study Fatally Flawed; Key Data Omitted
The Documents: – The Omitted Data – Dr. Sheldon’s Statement Calgary Fluoride Study Fatally Flawed; Key Data Omitted A recently published study concludes that tooth decay rates in Calgary, Alberta, have increased because of the city’s decision to scrap its fluoridation program. But the study omits data showing that the spike in decay mostly occurred when […]