Water fluoridation: A review of recent research and actions.

Author: Kauffman JM.

Source: Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons.

Year: 2005

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Abstract / Excerpt:

Current fluoridating agents, sodium hexafluorosilicate and hexafluorosilicic acid, which replaced sodium fluoride by 1980, differ from the calcium fluoride in naturally fluoridated water, which was the basis for claims of tooth decay prevention in early epidemiologic studies. Studies reported in the past 15 years support only possible slight benefits from water fluoridation for the deciduous teeth of 5-year-old children, although topical fluoride treatments may be effective.

Citation: Kauffman JM. Water fluoridation: A review of recent research and actions. Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. 2005;10(2):38.