Date of Presentation

5-5-2022 12:00 AM

College

School of Osteopathic Medicine

Poster Abstract

Overall, the beneficial role of fluoride for the maintenance of proper dental hygiene has been known for many decades which has been corroborated by a plethora of research. Media and culture have further highlighted how using fluoride supplementation can help with dental cavities. It is clear that just as there are benefits to fluoride usage, there also risks. Further awareness needs to be made that showcases the downfalls of excess fluoride use. Labels need to be placed on fluoride products that emphasizes the dosing. It is imperative that people are educated on the toxicity of fluoride as too much of it is not a good thing.

Keywords

Case Reports, Fluoride Poisoning, Patient Safety, Public Health

Disciplines

Dental Materials | Dental Public Health and Education | Inorganic Chemicals | Medicine and Health Sciences | Patient Safety | Pharmaceutical Preparations | Public Health Education and Promotion

Document Type

Poster

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May 5th, 12:00 AM

Too Much of a Good Thing: Case of Fluoride Toxicity

Overall, the beneficial role of fluoride for the maintenance of proper dental hygiene has been known for many decades which has been corroborated by a plethora of research. Media and culture have further highlighted how using fluoride supplementation can help with dental cavities. It is clear that just as there are benefits to fluoride usage, there also risks. Further awareness needs to be made that showcases the downfalls of excess fluoride use. Labels need to be placed on fluoride products that emphasizes the dosing. It is imperative that people are educated on the toxicity of fluoride as too much of it is not a good thing.

 

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