Fluoride: Access, emerging educational challenges pose risks to cavity prevention

Over the last 70 years, it has been well documented that access to fluoride for the U.S. population has contributed to dramatic declines in the prevalence and severity of tooth decay. This e-book was created to help dentists and dental professionals understand challenges and opportunities related to access to fluoride and to aid in facilitating a comprehensive dental homecare regimen to improve oral health.

What to expect inside:

• Adults remain at risk for dental caries
• Focus on xerostomia
• Fluoride and root caries
• Answering questions related to fluoride mouth rinses
• Fluoride: A history of prevention worth repeating
• Q/A with Laurie C. Carter, D.D.S., Ph.D. — Key questions answered relating to fluoride mouth rinses, xerostomia and patient education