Benefits of topical fluorides firmly established: Are topical fluoride treatments (TFT; toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels or varnishes) effective in reducing dental caries in children and adolescents?

Evidence-Based Dentistry

Volumn 5, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 36-37

  Hausen, Hannu ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OULU   (Finland)

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EID: 84984767894     PISSN: 14620049     EISSN: 14765446     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1038/sj.ebd.6400250     Document Type: Article

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1. Davies GM, Worthington HV, Ellwood RP, et al. A randomised controlled trial of the effectiveness of providing free fluoride toothpaste from the age of 12 months on reducing caries in 5-6 year old children. Community Dent Health 2002; 19:131-136.
2. Marinho VCC, Higgins JPT, Sheiham A, Logan S. Combinations of Topical Fluoride (Toothpastes, Mouthrinses, Gels, Varnishes) versus Single Topical Fluoride for Preventing Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents (Cochrane Review). Cochrane Library. Chichester: John Wiley; 2004, Issue 1.