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Fluoride vehicles have been divided into?
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Community water fluoridation
Self-use fluoride products Products applied by dental or other health professionals |
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What is the purpose of the Australian Fluoride Guidelines?
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Update guidelines as part of Australia's National Oral Health Plan
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what were the underlying principles of AFG?
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Fluoride is the cornerstone of caries prevention
View all fluoride vehicles in terms of potential benefit and risk |
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What does AFG say about self use F products?
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F toothpaste use has additive effect to water Fxn (more net effect)
F tablets: not to be used anymore F mouth rinses: not a substitute for toothbrushing and not be used by children < 10 yrs |
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What is AFG's recommendations of Professionally applied F products?
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F varnishes: indicated for < 10 yrs, and those at elevated risk to caries
F gel and foam: contra indicated for < 10, |
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AFG's future strategies?
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Review continuously
Explore other caries preventive agents not based on F |
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what were the reasons for a lowered benefit of water Fxn?
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Reduced caries activity and halo effect
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What is halo effect?
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Exposure of F from sources other than water
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