WHO emphasizes importance of fluoride in toothpastes
2022-06-14
The World Health Organization’s decision to add fluoride toothpaste to its list of essential medicines is shining a light on the benefits of toothpastes that
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New fluoridation tablet system about to be deployed across US
2022-05-31
Advance: The feeder system works through the erosion of sodium fluorosilicate tablets in the patented New Wave Fluoridation Feeder, much like how chlorine is distributed
March JADA assesses availability of fluoridated tap water in public spaces at University of California, San Francisco
2022-02-23
A study published in the March issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association looked at the availability of fluoridated tap water in public
ADA urges NTP to base upcoming fluoride report on scientific evidence
2022-02-10
Washington – The American Dental Association is asking the National Toxicology Program to carefully review the body of evidence before making any presumptive hazard statements
Fluoridation still vital in the age of COVID-19
2021-10-20
Dr. Pollick COVID-19 has reaffirmed the importance of disease prevention and the value of public health infrastructure, according to an article published in the Journal
Science and facts would prevail eventually
2021-10-20
Dr. Russell Six months after community water fluoridation was terminated by the Tama City Council, the caries-preventing program was reinstated in the area in October
Comparison of Adjusted Fluoride Concentrations Between Water Treatment Facilities and Endpoints in Alberta, Canada
2021-10-07
Abstract Objectives: This investigation aimed to determine whether fluoride concentration in water at the user endpoint remains the same as at the adjusted source,
Week in Review: NSAID for wisdom tooth pain | Fluoride makes essential drug list | Tips for no-shows
2021-10-01
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A preemptive low dose of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) etoricoxib may reduce the need for analgesics after third-molar surgery. We covered
Eklund Foundation Announces 2021 Grant Recipients
2021-09-20
The Eklund Foundation now supports research projects in dentistry for the sixth year running. The two chosen projects, which are to be conducted in the
A tale of two cities finds that community water fluoridation prevents caries
2021-08-10
The prevalence of caries in the primary dentition of children was significantly higher in Calgary, Canada, without fluoridated water, than in Edmonton, where the water
Week in Review: Life-threatening mouth bleeding | Fluoride makes the grade | More dentists on the horizon
2021-05-21
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A young woman experienced rare, life-threatening episodes of mouth bleeding for weeks following the uncovering of a dental implant. Associate Editor Melissa
ADA urges Congress to include state, local fluoridation systems in infrastructure revitalization
2021-04-30
Washington — The ADA is asking Congress to include state and local water fluoridation systems in legislation to revitalize the nation’s infrastructure. In an April
