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Fluoride is a form of the element fluorine that helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride may be naturally present in drinking water or may be added to it. Fluoride may also be put directly on the teeth, as a gel, toothpaste, or a rinse.
Old drug Auranofin may lead to new antibiotics

Old drug Auranofin may lead to new antibiotics

Research assesses the benefits of different ways of treating tooth decay in children

Research assesses the benefits of different ways of treating tooth decay in children

Too much fluoride in drinking water will mean little public confidence

Too much fluoride in drinking water will mean little public confidence

Home teeth whiteners slightly reduce enamel strength

Home teeth whiteners slightly reduce enamel strength

New over-the-counter pediatric toothpaste helps re-harden softened enamel

New over-the-counter pediatric toothpaste helps re-harden softened enamel

Maine medical residents receive dental care training to address state dentist shortage

Maine medical residents receive dental care training to address state dentist shortage

Modern lifestyle habits may prevent tooth decay

Modern lifestyle habits may prevent tooth decay

Tabelands towns to have fluoridated water by 2011

Tabelands towns to have fluoridated water by 2011

Fluoride toothpaste too pricey for world's poorest people

Fluoride toothpaste too pricey for world's poorest people

Dental sealants still offer best protection against tooth decay says the BC Dental Association

Dental sealants still offer best protection against tooth decay says the BC Dental Association

Improved methods for decontamination of bioterrorism hazards

Improved methods for decontamination of bioterrorism hazards

More alerts over Chinese made products

More alerts over Chinese made products

Canadians warned about tainted and fake toothpaste

Canadians warned about tainted and fake toothpaste

Singapore too finds poison Chinese toothpaste

Singapore too finds poison Chinese toothpaste

Avoid Chinese toothpaste!

Avoid Chinese toothpaste!

Oral hygiene recommendations

Oral hygiene recommendations

Cocoa extract may be an effective natural alternative to fluoride in toothpaste

Cocoa extract may be an effective natural alternative to fluoride in toothpaste

Early dental visits decrease kid's tooth decay

Early dental visits decrease kid's tooth decay

Processed snack foods and bottled water may be giving preschoolers rotten teeth

Processed snack foods and bottled water may be giving preschoolers rotten teeth

New World Health Organization publication - "Fluoride in Drinking-water"

New World Health Organization publication - "Fluoride in Drinking-water"

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