High Fluoride Concentration in Drinking Water May Increase the Prevalence and Severity of Dental Fluorosis, and Decrease Occurrence of Caries

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Dental Fluorosis and Dental Caries among 12-Year-Old Children from High- and Low-Fluoride Areas in Lithuania

Narbutaite J, Vehkalahti MM, Milčiuviene S.

Eur J Oral Sci 2007;115:137-42

Level of Evidence

Strength of Recommendation not needed.

Purpose/Question

To investigate the prevalence and severity of dental fluorosis, and the occurrence of dental caries, among 12-year-old children from high- and low-fluoride areas in Lithuania.

Source of Funding

Information not available.

Type of Study/Design

Retrospective Cohort Study