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Added calcium and phosphate in fluoride varnishes no silver bullet for fighting kids’ tooth decay, study finds

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Added calcium and phosphate in fluoride varnishes no silver bullet for fighting kids’ tooth decay, study finds
02
Nov

In a recent study published within the journal Scientific Reports, researchers examined the impact of sodium fluoride varnishes containing phosphate and calcium on the Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus fermentum counts in children without caries and with caries with and without cavitated lesions and compared it to the impact of conventional sodium fluoride varnishes. Study: Effect […]

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Long-term high fluoride exposure during adolescence causes hippocampal impairments

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Long-term high fluoride exposure during adolescence causes hippocampal impairments
13
Jul

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers evaluated the impacts of prolonged fluoride exposure during adolescence and maturity on cognition and associated hippocampal alterations. Study: Prolonged exposure to high fluoride levels during adolescence to maturity elicits molecular, morphological, and functional impairments within the hippocampus. Image Credit: SedovaY / Shutterstock.com Background Fluoride, a naturally occurring chemical […]

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