Fluoride balance in infants and young children in the UK and its clinical relevance for the dental team.
June 7, 2013
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British Dental Journal
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Maguire A, Zohoori FV.
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214:587–593.
Key Points
Provides an overview of the main sources of fluoride in children.
Stresses the proportion of fluoride (F) intake from ingestion of toothpaste.
Draws attention to the implications for oral health of the F balance in infants and young children.
Illustrates the importance of assessing fluoride exposure at an individual and community level in the context of clinical dental practice.
Abstract
This paper provides an overview of the main source