Author: Bidwell J.
Source: Public Health Nursing.
Year: 2018
Comment:
Abstract / Excerpt:
Most of the studies included in this systematic review are more than 20 years old. As such, the reporting of the trials often lacked meth-odological detail necessary to produce high quality recommendations. When new trials on fluoride mouthrinses for caries control are conducted, these should focus on direct comparisons between dif-ferent fluoride mouthrinse features or comparisons of fluoride rinses against other preventive strategies, such as tooth sealants. Since there is also little evidence related to adverse effects of flu-oride mouthrinses, additional studies to quantify and describe tooth staining, mucosal irritation, and acute toxicity are warranted.
Citation: Bidwell J. Fluoride mouthrinses for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents. Public Health Nursing. 2018; 35(1):85-7.