Florida is one of the worst states in the US when it comes to access to affordable dental care – and children are suffering ...

"He hides his smile in every school photo," Jayden's mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son.

A school-based program using minimal interventions successfully prevented most cavities from worsening. Two topical dental ...

Although fluoride in water and in supplements for children is endorsed by leading medical and dental associations, there long has been opposition to it.

OCALA, Fla. — On Tuesday, the city of Ocala will formally begin the process of removing fluoride from drinking water. This comes as the city looks to fall in line with the new state law.

Fluoride reduces cavities by 25%, strengthens enamel, and saves on dental costs, making it a key part of preventive care in Floral Park, NY, experts confirm. FLORAL PARK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 16, ...

Most municipalities don’t do it, but a few of the largest ones of all do. But that local choice — a principle espoused in ...

If fluoride supplements taken by pregnant women can prevent tooth decay in their children, pregnant women with no access to a fluoridated drinking water supply can obtain the benefits of systemic ...

We included randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials comparing, with minimum follow-up of 2 years, fluoride supplements (tablets, drops, lozenges) with no fluoride supplement or with other ...

Fluoride improves tooth enamel, making teeth more resistant to cavities and decay. That’s especially important for children who are still growing and often don’t have the best oral health habits.

Fluoride added to drinking water and in dental care products reduces tooth decay and is regulated to prevent the risks of ...

A simple swipe of fluoride varnish in schools is emerging as a powerful, cost-effective tool to fight childhood cavities and ...