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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.

Fluoride exposure in drinking water linked to cognitive deficits in children

Long-term consumption of water with fluoride levels far above established drinking water standards may be linked to cognitive impairments in children, according to a new pilot study from Tulane University.

26 Oct 2023

Ensuring raw material quality in drug production and manufacturing

In this interview, Thermo Fisher Scientific discusses how to ensure the high quality of raw material in the drug production and manufacturing pipeline.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Solutions 12 Oct 2023

What's really in your mouthwash? Turkish study spills the minty truth

Researchers review the ingredients and potential health impacts of commercially available mouthwashes in Turkey, revealing a mix of beneficial and potentially harmful components. The study highlights the need for further research on the health effects of mouthwash ingredients, especially given the high incidence of dental disorders in Turkey.

17 Sep 2023

Oral health worsens in morbidly obese people before and after bariatric surgery

Oral health deteriorates in morbidly obese people on a diet in preparation for bariatric surgery and patients who have undergone the procedure, with increasing caries, gingivitis and periodontitis.

6 Sep 2023

Comparing the caries-preventing effect of a fluoride-free, hydroxyapatite toothpaste and a toothpaste with sodium fluoride

The study aimed to compare the caries-preventing effect of a fluoride-free, hydroxyapatite toothpaste and toothpaste with sodium fluoride.

25 Jul 2023

Long-term high fluoride exposure during adolescence causes hippocampal impairments

Researchers evaluated the impacts of prolonged fluoride exposure during adolescence and adulthood on cognition and associated hippocampal alterations.

13 Jul 2023

Fluoridated water: Essential ingredient in U.S. water systems for cavity prevention and dental health equity

Fluoridated water at recommended levels reduces dental cavities by 25%, emphasizing the importance of maintaining fluoride levels for effective caries prevention. Most water systems comply with safety standards, providing the full benefits of fluoridation.

4 Jun 2023

The detrimental effects of excessive carbonated drink consumption on dental health

Researchers evaluated the detrimental effects of excessive consumption of carbonated drinks on dental health.

11 Apr 2023

What makes blackberries a superfood?

Researchers look at the phytochemical components of blackberries.

6 Apr 2023

Does ingested fluoride affect the human microbiome?

Researchers discuss the effect(s) of fluoride exposure on the human microbiome.

7 Mar 2023

A cost-effective approach for improving children's oral health through school-based care

In a study of nearly 3,000 schoolchildren, silver diamine fluoride - a liquid that is brushed onto the surface of teeth to prevent cavities or keep them from worsening - was as effective against cavities as dental sealants, the standard of care.

10 Feb 2023

Fluoride exposure may increase the risk of hypothyroidism in pregnant women

New research out of York University found that fluoride exposure via drinking water may increase the risk of hypothyroidism in pregnant women.

9 Feb 2023

Is bottled water really safer?

A new study looked at over 500 contaminants and indicators of microbial activity in 30 brands of bottled water and found some evidence that this supposition might be unfounded.

16 Dec 2022

Young adults with a high incidence of caries can quickly modify their oral health behavior

Young adults with extensive caries disease often have a high propensity for risk in terms of oral health.

25 Nov 2022

Study shows link between vaping and risk of caries

A vaping habit could end up leading to a tarnished smile, and more frequent visits to the dentist.

23 Nov 2022

Private interests in endorsing fluoride-supplemented high-carbohydrate nutritional guidelines

Prominent organizations including the World Health Organization and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have dismissed low-carbohydrate diets that prevent tooth decay in favor of recommending high-carbohydrate diets which rely on fluoride and food fortification to mitigate dental damage and nutritional shortcomings, a University of Washington researcher says.

6 Nov 2022

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Fluoride exposure in drinking water linked to cognitive deficits in children

Ensuring raw material quality in drug production and manufacturing

What's really in your mouthwash? Turkish study spills the minty truth

Oral health worsens in morbidly obese people before and after bariatric surgery

Comparing the caries-preventing effect of a fluoride-free, hydroxyapatite toothpaste and a toothpaste with sodium fluoride

Long-term high fluoride exposure during adolescence causes hippocampal impairments

Fluoridated water: Essential ingredient in U.S. water systems for cavity prevention and dental health equity

The detrimental effects of excessive carbonated drink consumption on dental health

What makes blackberries a superfood?

Does ingested fluoride affect the human microbiome?

A cost-effective approach for improving children's oral health through school-based care

Fluoride exposure may increase the risk of hypothyroidism in pregnant women

Is bottled water really safer?

Young adults with a high incidence of caries can quickly modify their oral health behavior

Study shows link between vaping and risk of caries

Private interests in endorsing fluoride-supplemented high-carbohydrate nutritional guidelines

Consuming water with fluoride at levels used for public supplies is safe: study reassures

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New method could lead to more efficient production of next-generation antibiotics

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