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The impact of a reduction in fluoride concentration in the Malaysian water supply on the prevalence of fluorosis and dental caries.

Nor Azlida Mohd NorBarbara L ChadwickDamian J J FarnellIvor Gordon Chestnutt
Published in: Community dentistry and oral epidemiology (2018)
Findings indicate that the change in fluoride level from 0.7 to 0.5 ppm has reduced fluorosis and maintains a caries-preventive effect. Although there is a reduction in fluorosis prevalence, the difference was not statistically significant.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • drinking water