Fluoride Action Network

WHO: Prevention and treatment of dental caries with mercury-free products and minimal intervention

Source: World Health Organization | March 16th, 2022
Location: International
Industry type: Toothpaste
Note from Fluoride Action Network:
The World Health Organization (WHO) released the first of a new series of “briefing notes” on oral health advocating fluoride toothpaste, and other topical interventions, to reduce dental caries. There is no mention of fluoridation. On page 1v:
Funding source: funds received from the WHO voluntary contributions from The Borrow Foundation, United Kingdom.
• See more on The Borrow Foundation here  (EC)

Overview

This publication, the first in a series of briefing notes on oral health, focuses on the prevention and treatment of dental caries (tooth decay) with mercury-free products and minimally-invasive interventions. The prevalence of dental caries is a major public health problem globally. The publication, intended for non-specialists and the public at large, explains why mercury-free products and minimally-invasive interventions are important in oral health care. It also describes six strategies using mercury-free products and minimally-invasive intervention approaches to prevent and treat dental caries: fluoride toothpaste, fluoride varnish, glass ionomer cement sealants, glass ionomer cement restorations, silver diamine fluoride and composite resin restorations.

The document was developed in the context of the COP4 of the Minamata Convention on Mercury  ?  a global treaty that aims to protect human health and the environment from emissions and releases of mercury and mercury compounds.

Prevention and treatment of dental caries with mercury-free products and minimal intervention

Editors: World Health Organization
Number of pages: 20
Reference numbers: ISBN: 9789240046184