Appropriate use of fluorides

In spite of the overwhelming evidence that the administration of small quantities of fluoride significantly lowers the incidence of dental caries without risk to health, this simple public health measure has not yet been implemented on the scale it deserves. This is due in part to uncertainty in choosing among the various alternative methods in places where community water fluoridation is not practicable. The purpose of this book is to help public health authorities and dental practitioners to decide which methods of ensuring an optimal intake of fluoride are most appropriate to the circumstances of a particular community and to provide advice on the practical aspects of those methods.

World Health Organization ISBN 92 4 154203 9