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1 in 3 Florida third graders have untreated cavities – how parents can protect their children’s teeth
In addition, only 37% of Florida third graders had dental sealants. These thin coatings applied to the chewing surfaces of molars are proven to prevent up to 80% of cavities. Nationwide, 51.4% of kids ...
More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but fluoride programs in schools help prevent them – new research
Our research team found that school fluoride varnish programs, implemented primarily in communities with lower incomes and high cavity risk among children, achieve meaningful rates of student ...
Fluoride ban ignores science — and kids will pay the price | Opinion
Two pediatric doctors write that Florida’s new ban on fluoride in public drinking water will negatively affect all Floridians ...
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Programs delivering fluoride varnish in schools significantly reduce cavities in children
A simple swipe of fluoride varnish in schools is emerging as a powerful, cost-effective tool to fight childhood cavities and ...
Fluoride and tooth decay in children: What parents need to know about kids between ages 6 and 13
Tooth decay in children is rising, yet fluoride remains dentistry’s most trusted defence. Between ages 6–13, it helps ...
The Robesonian3d
Dr. Roach: Learn the available options for dealing with kidney stones
I just found out that I have a kidney stone. I’m 77 years old, and I don’t want to deal with it. I’ve heard of potassium citrate and pulverizing it with sound waves. Are these options?
SFGate6d
More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but fluoride programs in schools help prevent them – new research - SFGATE
Our research team found that school fluoride varnish programs, implemented primarily in communities with lower incomes and high cavity risk among children, achieve meaningful rates of student ...
Midland Daily News6d
More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but fluoride programs in schools help prevent them – new research
We also found that school fluoride varnish programs reduced the progression of small cavities to more severe cavities by 10%. This positive impact held true among school children of various ages ...
The News-Times6d
More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but fluoride programs in schools help prevent them – new research - NewsTimes
Our research team found that school fluoride varnish programs, implemented primarily in communities with lower incomes and high cavity risk among children, achieve meaningful rates of student ...
New Haven Register6d
More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but fluoride programs in schools help prevent them – new research - New Haven Register
Our research team found that school fluoride varnish programs, implemented primarily in communities with lower incomes and high cavity risk among children, achieve meaningful rates of student ...
The Telegraph6d
More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but fluoride programs in schools help prevent them – new research - Alton Telegraph
Our research team found that school fluoride varnish programs, implemented primarily in communities with lower incomes and high cavity risk among children, achieve meaningful rates of student ...