Tanzania: Experts Begin Research On How to Counter Effects of Fluoride
[Citizen] An intensive research on ways to counter the health effects of flouride on human health is underway here. Scientific researchers from Tanzania, Ethiopia, Kenya and the European Union (EU) are involved. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 24, 2017 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nicola Innes claims children's toothpaste is a rip off
Many toothpastes aimed at children contain the same amount of fluoride, the chemical that cleans your teeth, as adult brands, according to a dentistry expert from the University of Dundee. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
In-Office Application of Fluoride Gel or Varnish: Cost-Effectiveness and Expected Value of Perfect Information Analysis
Caries Res 2017;51:231-239https://doi.org/10.1159/000458729April 08, 2017 AbstractApplication of fluoride gel/varnish (FG/FV) reduces caries increments but generates costs. Avoiding restorative treatments by preventing caries might compensate for these costs. We assessed the cost-effectiveness of dentists applying FG/FV in office and the expected value of perfect information (EVPI). EVPI analyses estimate the economic value of having perfect knowledge, assisting research resource allocation. A mixed public-private-payer perspective in Germany was adopted. A population of 12-year-olds was followed over their life...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 21, 2017 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Randomised Clinical Trial on Resin Infiltration and Fluoride Varnish vs Fluoride Varnish Treatment Only of Smooth-surface Early Caries Lesions in Deciduous Teeth
Conclusion: Resin infiltration in conjunction with fluoride varnish treatment of early facial smooth-surface caries lesions in deciduous teeth is superior to fluoride varnish treatment alone for reducing lesion progression. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 16, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
How to Protect Yourself Against Fluoride Toxicity
We're all familiar with the additive fluoride.
But do you know what your daily requirement for fluoride is?
Zero.
In the 1940s and '50s, dentists believed that fluoride was an essential nutrient necessary to build strong bones and teeth. Communities around the country started adding it to their drinking water. And the CDC heralded water fluoridation as one of the greatest public health feats of the 20th century.
The goal was to reduce dental cavities, but the experiment turned out to be a big bust.
Fluoride actually increases cavities.
One large study looked at 400,000 students. It found that for each 1 part-per mi...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - November 8, 2016 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Al Sears Tags: Health Source Type: news
Fluoride mouthrinses for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents
Fluoride mouthrinses have been used extensively as a caries-preventive intervention in school-based programmes and by individuals at home. This is an update of the Cochrane review of fluoride mouthrinses for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents that was first published in 2003.
The primary objective is to determine the effectiveness and safety of fluoride mouthrinses in preventing dental caries in the child and adolescent population.
The secondary objective is to examine whether the effect of fluoride rinses is influenced by:
• initial level of caries severity;• back ground exposure to fluoride in wat...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - September 1, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Featured Review: Fluoride mouthrinses for preventing tooth decay in children and adolescents
Supervised regular use of fluoride mouthwash by children and adolescents is associated with a large reduction in tooth decay in permanent teethTooth decay is a health problem worldwide, affecting the vast majority of adults and children. Repair and replacement of decayed teeth is costly in terms of time and money and is a major drain on the resources of healthcare systems. Preventing tooth decay in children and adolescents is regarded as a priority for dental services and is considered more cost-effective than treatment. Use of fluoride, a mineral that prevents tooth decay, is widespread. As well as occurring naturally, fl...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - August 5, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: mumoquit at cochrane.org Source Type: news
CO2 laser and/or fluoride enamel treatment against in situ/ex vivo erosive challenge
ConclusionThe APF application decreased enamel wear; however, CO2 laser irradiation did not enhance fluoride ability to reduce enamel wear. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 11, 2016 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Feds To Lower Fluoride Levels In Drinking Water For The First Time In More than 50 Years
NEW YORK (AP) — The government is lowering the recommended amount of fluoride added to drinking water for the first time in more than 50 years.
Some people are getting too much fluoride because it is also now put in toothpaste, mouthwash and other products, health officials said Monday in announcing the change.
Too much fluoride has become a common cause of white splotches on teeth in children. One study found about 2 out of 5 adolescents had tooth streaking or spottiness.
Fluoride is a mineral in water and soil. About 70 years ago, scientists discovered that people whose drinking water naturally had more fluoride als...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - April 27, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news
Fluoride in drinking water may trigger depression and weight gain, warn scientists
Around 15,000 people could be suffering needlessly from thyroid problems because of fluoride in drinking water, the University of Kent has warned (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - February 23, 2015 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: depression thyroid how to lose weight fluoride how to beat depression weight gain water underactive thyroid Source Type: news
ANH-Intl News Alerts: Week 45, 2014
Imbeciles in science, children with mysterious paralysis, GM biotech salmon, fluoride-free in Southampton, and Lithuania bans energy drinks for under 18’s (Source: Alliance for Natural Health)
Source: Alliance for Natural Health - November 5, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sophie Tags: acute flaccid paralysis AFP Anne Glover AquaBounty ban biotech caffeine Colorado drinking water energy drinks europe fluoride fluoride-free GM international Lithuania Nassim Nicholas Taleb NPAFC polio precautionary pr Source Type: news
ANH-Intl News Alerts: Week 17, 2014
Chinese medicine pracs go legal, organics, the HPV vaccine, GM, health claims challenge, food lobbyists on the EFSA board, smart meters, the TTP, and a new report on fluoride (Source: Alliance for Natural Health)
Source: Alliance for Natural Health - May 7, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Sophie Tags: Andreas Hahn ATCM big food CAP CEO china Chinese medicine COI conflicts of interest Consumers Association of Penang Corporate Europe Observatory Dr Liza Oates EFSA fluoride Fluoride Action Network food lobbyists GM health Source Type: news
Adding fluoride to water does prevent tooth decay
“Consider mass fluoridation of water, says health body," BBC News reports.
The news follows study by Public Health England providing compelling evidence that fluoridation of mains water is a safe and effective way of preventing tooth decay.
Fluoridation has been morally and ethically controversial in some quarters and has raised health concerns because it affects the water supply distributed to every home in an area and so is “unavoidable”.
Public Health England carried out the research into the impact of adding fluoride to the water supply to assess the benefits and address some of the health concerns.
The res...
Source: NHS News Feed - March 26, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medical practice QA articles Source Type: news
Nutrition 101: Fluoride
(HealthCastle.com) Fluoride is a trace mineral consumed most abundantly in drinking water.
Recommended Intake
The Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for fluoride are shown below:
read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 27, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
Nutrition 101: Fluoride
(HealthCastle.com) Fluoride is a trace mineral consumed most abundantly in drinking water.Recomme nded IntakeThe Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI) for fluoride are shown below:read more (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians - February 27, 2014 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
