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What was the initial belief about the benefits of fluorides?
What was the initial belief about the benefits of fluorides?
Beneficial only during tooth development years
What additional benefits of fluoride were discovered through research?
What additional benefits of fluoride were discovered through research?
Decline in caries
What is fluoride derived from?
What is fluoride derived from?
Fluorine
Where is fluoride found in the earth's crust?
Where is fluoride found in the earth's crust?
What is fluorine's position on the periodic table in terms of reactivity?
What is fluorine's position on the periodic table in terms of reactivity?
Despite its challenging properties, why is fluorine considered important for humans and animals?
Despite its challenging properties, why is fluorine considered important for humans and animals?
Where is fluoride commonly found?
Where is fluoride commonly found?
What year will cover a more in-depth study of fluorides according to the lecture?
What year will cover a more in-depth study of fluorides according to the lecture?
What is the average concentration of fluoride added to public water supplies?
What is the average concentration of fluoride added to public water supplies?
What is the enamel content of carious teeth in terms of fluoride percentage?
What is the enamel content of carious teeth in terms of fluoride percentage?
Who discovered the relationship between fluorides and mottled enamel in the early 1900s?
Who discovered the relationship between fluorides and mottled enamel in the early 1900s?
What is fluorosis and what causes it?
What is fluorosis and what causes it?
How can fluorosis be treated?
How can fluorosis be treated?
List 3 sources of excessive fluoride exposure.
List 3 sources of excessive fluoride exposure.
Why must the fluoride level in water be adjusted in hot/warmer climates?
Why must the fluoride level in water be adjusted in hot/warmer climates?
What is the impact of overheating Teflon pans while cooking in relation to fluoride exposure?
What is the impact of overheating Teflon pans while cooking in relation to fluoride exposure?
What are the visible signs of severe fluorosis?
What are the visible signs of severe fluorosis?
What is the main purpose of water fluoridation?
What is the main purpose of water fluoridation?
What are the advantages of water fluoridation?
What are the advantages of water fluoridation?
What is the main disadvantage of water fluoridation?
What is the main disadvantage of water fluoridation?
Name one of the commonly used types of fluoride in dentistry.
Name one of the commonly used types of fluoride in dentistry.
When was fluoride first added to the water supply for testing in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
When was fluoride first added to the water supply for testing in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
How much did dental caries reduce after fluoride was added to the water supply in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
How much did dental caries reduce after fluoride was added to the water supply in Grand Rapids, Michigan?
How does fluoride enter the body?
How does fluoride enter the body?
What is the primary compound that makes up tooth enamel?
What is the primary compound that makes up tooth enamel?
How does fluoride make the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria?
How does fluoride make the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from bacteria?
What is the main difference between systemic and topical fluorides?
What is the main difference between systemic and topical fluorides?
What are some examples of sources of systemic fluorides?
What are some examples of sources of systemic fluorides?
What are the effects of topical fluorides on teeth?
What are the effects of topical fluorides on teeth?
Name some examples of professionally applied topical fluorides.
Name some examples of professionally applied topical fluorides.
When would clinicians apply fluoride for a patient?
When would clinicians apply fluoride for a patient?
What are some situations where fluoride is beneficial for dental health?
What are some situations where fluoride is beneficial for dental health?
What are the potential risks of fluoride toxicity?
What are the potential risks of fluoride toxicity?
In what situations might fluoride toxicity occur?
In what situations might fluoride toxicity occur?
What is the lethal dose range of fluoride in adults?
What is the lethal dose range of fluoride in adults?
How can chronic fluoride poisoning manifest in dental health?
How can chronic fluoride poisoning manifest in dental health?
What are the benefits of fluoride ingestion in terms of tooth health?
What are the benefits of fluoride ingestion in terms of tooth health?
What can happen if there is low or no fluoride in the water?
What can happen if there is low or no fluoride in the water?
What are some sources of fluoride for home care?
What are some sources of fluoride for home care?
