Seven systematic reviews confirm topical fluoride therapy is effective in preventing dental caries

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice

Volumn 4, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 129-135

  Weyant, Robert J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

FLUORIDE; FLUORIDE SODIUM; FLUORIDE VARNISH; PLACEBO; TIN FLUORIDE; TOOTHPASTE;

CLINICAL TRIAL; DENTAL CARIES; DRUG EFFICACY; GEL; HUMAN; META ANALYSIS; MOUTH HYGIENE; MOUTHWASH; REVIEW; SYSTEMATIC REVIEW;

EID: 3343018496     PISSN: 15323382     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2004.03.021     Document Type: Article

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