High Fluoride Toothpastes: Their Potential Role in a Caries Prevention Programme

From Volume 35, Issue 5, June 2008 | Pages 320-323

Authors

Robin M Davies

PhD, FDS, BDS

Dental Health Unit, Manchester Science Park, Lloyd Street North, Manchester M15 6SH

Articles by Robin M Davies

Gill M Davies

Senior Dental Officer, Central Manchester Primary Care Trust, Mauldeth Road West, Manchester M21 7RL, UK

Articles by Gill M Davies

Abstract

This paper reviews the clinical evidence for the effectiveness of two, prescription only, toothpastes which contain 2800 and 5000 ppm F. The potential benefit of these toothpastes for high caries risk adolescents, adults and the elderly are discussed.

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