Semiannual topical application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) or sodium fluoride was no more effective than a placebo in preventing children from developing approximal caries. The 18-month clinical ...

As a biologic and naturopathic dentist with more than 20 years of experience, the difference between fluoride applied topically to teeth versus systemic water fluoridation is substantial. Topical ...

There is one fly in the toothpaste, as it were. There remains good evidence that fluoride has a beneficial effect on the development of caries in teeth yet to have “erupted” and that have not been ...

Should we still be flouridating public water supplies? The efficacy of topical fluoride products is only as good as compliance with their use. Researchers became interested in fluoride’s role in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An ingestible fluoride prescription drug product for children was pulled from the market on Tuesday after the Food and Drug ...

One of the most common questions from patients recently is "Should I be using fluoride or hydroxyapatite?" The increased attention on ingredient transparency, "natural" solutions, and wellness culture ...

Editor’s note: This story was updated on May 15 to correct the acronym for the American Dental Hygienists’ Association. An ingestible fluoride prescription drug product for children was pulled from ...