We need to get back to the gold standard of 5% sodium fluoride varnish for our adult patients. We must stop selling our patients short and start providing the elite, preventative treatment they deserve.
Over the last 50 years, the benefits of fluoride have been established without question. Now, however, its efficacy has come into question by the appointed head of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who has no background in the health sciences. In fact, he has opposed vaccinations, such as the measles vaccine, so … Read more
Treating children, not treat Fluoride dental treatment has been around for about 75 years, serving hundreds of millions of people without any proof of detrimental effects, unless over ingested. The great majority of cases being dental fluorosis. Fluoride works on the dental complex in three essential ways. But there are two modes of action: systemic … Read more
Canadian ultrarunner and dentist Dr. Arden Young recently shared oral health advice tailored for endurance athletes, sparking enthusiastic reactions online. Her Instagram post was partly a response to questions about the addition of bicarbonate in sports drinks made by the company Maurten. Ultrarunners—athletes who cover distances starting at 50 kilometres and extending to as far … Read more
If you’re middle-aged and recognize the need to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, you might want to thank Health Canada’s Nutrition Canada Survey. Conducted from 1970-1972, it gathered data that contributed to an updated Canada’s Food Guide. But the research did more than that. It also offered insights into the molars, canines, and incisors … Read more
In the dental industry, there is no older friend than fluoride. This naturally occurring mineral has been widely researched as an additive in drinking water and dental products and is considered a linchpin of oral health. Not only does it strengthen the enamel, but it has also been shown to be effective in preventing gum … Read more
A recent memo reveals the City of Calgary’s plan to reinstate water fluoridation will be delayed and cost much more than planned, reports CTV News. The initial $10.1 million cost of fluoridation has now jumped to $28.1 million due to the construction of a new building at the treatment plant that was not originally planned. … Read more
Oral Science is pleased to present Canadian dental professionals the all-new cotton candy FluoriMax™, for patients looking for a tremendously fantastic taste! During the development of FluoriMax™ in 2014 , research showed fluoride uptake into enamel was statistically the same at 2.5% and 5% concentrations, better than traditional 5% varnishes. Research published by the University of Colorado … Read more
Oral Science is pleased to present Canadian dental professionals the all-new naturally unflavoured FluoriMax™, for sensory sensitive patients. During the development of FluoriMax™ in 2014 , research showed fluoride uptake into enamel was statistically the same at 2.5% and 5% concentrations, better than traditional 5% varnishes. Research published by the University of Colorado determined that fluoride “saturation” … Read more
The use of fluoride is normally an easy topic to agree upon for evidence-based dental professionals. However, in the past year, I’ve stumbled upon an aspect of fluoride usage that seems to be rather debated between dental professionals. The issue that leads to a difference of opinions is the age that a child should begin … Read more
Regina city council is once again set to discuss adding fluoride to the city’s drinking water. It has been an ongoing topic in the city and was last formally discussed in 2016. On Wednesday, Councillors Bob Hawkins, Cheryl Stadnichuk, Andrew Stevens, Lori Bresciani, John Findura, Dan LeBlanc, Terina Shaw, Shannon Zachidniak, Jason Mancinelli and Mayor Sandra … Read more
When the editor-in-chief of a highly reputable American medical journal decided to publish a potential bombshell study from Canada hinting that pregnant women who drink fluoridated water risk subtly damaging their child’s brain, he braced for the blowback. He worried anti-fluoridationists would sink their teeth into it and wave it as the definitive study, and … Read more
As a practicing hygienist, I come across a lot of misconceptions about treatment options, especially fluoride varnish. Here are the top four myths I’ve heard about fluoride varnish and what you need to know: Myth #1: It’s all about the flavor From Salted Caramel to Tutti Frutti, fluoride varnishes are available in a dizzying … Read more
Cavity-conscious mothers can rest assured their children will not be at increased risk of tooth decay if they can’t breastfeed or they want to breastfeed their children for longer—as long as they have access to fluoridated water, research from the University of Adelaide has found. The new research, led by Dr. Diep Ha of the … Read more
We all know that we need to brush our teeth regularly to prevent the risk of cavities and gum disease, but according to a new report by the CDC, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. Specifically, a new analysis of the dental hygiene habits of children and adolescents in the US reveals that almost 40 percent … Read more
It shouldn’t be up to cities to decide to add fluoride to drinking water, but provincial officials, a Canadian mayor says. Windsor, Ont., is bucking a national trend and looking at lifting its ban on adding fluoride to drinking water after seeing an increase in cavities among children. Community water fluoridation is recommended by public … Read more
I first began using silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in my private pediatric dental practice in 2015. Minimally Invasive Dentistry is a topic near and dear to my heart as a mother and advocate for improving children’s oral health and safety. My own daughter having surgery under general anesthesia at just nine months coupled with experiencing … Read more
The concept of using amputation to treat an infectious disease was last used by the medical profession to treat gangrene in the late 1800s. The pharmacological management of dental caries aims to leave most caries in situ, killing the bacteria and enabling infected dentin to heal as arrested caries. A way of achieving this is … Read more
Dozens of concerned Calgarians gathered on Saturday afternoon for a discussion about the pros and cons of adding fluoride back into the city’s water system. The city stopped the practice of adding fluoride to drinking water back in 2011 because the government stated that any advantage fluoridated water has would be negligible because of the … Read more
Dental health experts worry that more people are using toothpaste that skips the most important ingredient — fluoride — and leaves them at a greater risk of cavities. Most toothpastes already contain fluoride. While health authorities recognize fluoride as a cavity blocker, the internet is dotted with claims, often from “natural” toothpaste marketers and alternative … Read more