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Fluorine content of several brands of chocolate bars and chocolate cookies found in Brazil.

September 15, 2003 | Pesquisa Odontológica Brasileira | Buzalaf MAR, Granjeiro JM, da Silva Cardoso VE, da Silva TL, Olympio KPK. | 17:3.
Abstract Chocolate bars and chocolate cookies are foodstuffs highly appreciated by children. The possibility of having fluorine (F) among their components, associated with an excessive consumption, may make them decisive contributors to the total daily F intake. Thus, they could participate in the establishment of dental fluorosis. The aim of this study was to analyze the fluorine concentration [F] of the chocolates bars (CB) Baton, Confeti, Garoto Ball, Kinder Ovo, M&M’s, Milkybar, Nesca

Fluoride and dermatitis

September 2003 | Journal of the American Dental Association | McCaffery K. | 134:1166-1167.
I found Dr. Steven S. Fuchs’ May JADA article, “Identifying Rosacea: What All Dentists Should Know,” to be very informative and useful for dentists. Rosacea and perioral dermatitis seem to be common dermatologic problems that I personally have noticed more in recent years. This was the first article I have seen that described perioral dermatitis as a possible variant of rosacea. It is my understanding that dermatologists frequently recommend that their patients with perioral dermatitis d