Greater tooth-brushing frequency, fluoride supplement use, and tap water fluoride concentrations above 0.7 mg/L are risk factors for dental fluorosis
Original Article
Bottenberg P, Declerck D, Ghidey W, Bogaerts K, Vanobbergen J, Martens L. Prevalence and determinants of enamel fluorosis in Flemish schoolchildren. Caries Res 2004;38(1):20-8.
Level of Evidence
2b
Question
What are the relationships between exposures to various fluoride sources and dental fluorosis?
Source of Funding
Industry: Lever-Elida, Brussels
Type of Study/Design
Cohort study (or could be considered Prevalence/Cross Sectional Study)
University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Department Preventive & Community Dentistry, Iowa City, Iowa
ABSTRACT