| Title |
A systematic review of the efficacy and safety of fluoridation
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Evidence-Based Dentistry, June 2008
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| DOI | 10.1038/sj.ebd.6400578 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
C Albert Yeung |
| Abstract |
The systematic review was commissioned by the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to evaluate the scientific literature relating to the health effects of fluoride and fluoridation. The systematic review's research questions relate to the caries-reducing benefits and associated potential health risks of providing fluoride systemically (via addition to water, milk and salt) and the use of topical fluoride agents, such as toothpaste, gel, varnish and mouthrinse. Although the review summarises the recent evidence, it does not constitute health policy or clinical practice recommendations. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 7 | 23% |
| United Kingdom | 3 | 10% |
| Australia | 3 | 10% |
| New Zealand | 3 | 10% |
| Canada | 2 | 6% |
| Spain | 1 | 3% |
| Israel | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown | 11 | 35% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 23 | 74% |
| Scientists | 4 | 13% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 3 | 10% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 3% |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | 2% |
| Chile | 3 | 2% |
| Uruguay | 1 | <1% |
| Canada | 1 | <1% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 174 | 95% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 37 | 20% |
| Researcher | 22 | 12% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 22 | 12% |
| Student > Bachelor | 18 | 10% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 11 | 6% |
| Other | 35 | 19% |
| Unknown | 39 | 21% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 79 | 43% |
| Social Sciences | 13 | 7% |
| Environmental Science | 9 | 5% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 8 | 4% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 8 | 4% |
| Other | 24 | 13% |
| Unknown | 43 | 23% |
Attention Score in Context
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