Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Fluoride Treatment

The topical application of fluorides, usually in pastes, gels, varnishes, TOOTHPASTES or MOUTHWASHES, to reduce the incidence of DENTAL CARIES. Fluoride Treatment may occur in the dental office or at home. (https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(14)62166-8/fulltext)

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The topical application of fluorides, usually in pastes, gels, varnishes, TOOTHPASTES or MOUTHWASHES, to reduce the incidence of DENTAL CARIES. Fluoride Treatment may occur in the dental office or at home. (https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(14)62166-8/fulltext)

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  • Fluoride Application
  • Fluoride Application, Topical
  • Application, Fluoride
  • Application, Topical Fluoride
  • Applications, Fluoride
  • Applications, Topical Fluoride
  • Fluoride Applications
  • Fluoride Applications, Topical
  • Fluoride Treatments
  • Topical Fluoride Application
  • Topical Fluoride Applications
  • Treatment, Fluoride
  • Treatments, Fluoride

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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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2024

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fluoride Treatment. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000097182. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000097182
  2. Fluoride Treatment. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluoride_therapy
  3. Fluoride Treatment. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5462842