Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Pages 15-16, March 2008

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

Director, Division of Dental Public Health, Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 715 Albany Street, B306, Boston, MA 02118-2526

Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, 715 Albany Street, 560, 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02118-2526

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

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PII: S1532-3382(07)00213-8

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2007.12.015

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 1 , Pages 15-16, March 2008

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