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Dental Caries and Fluoretation of Public Supply Waters: The Reality of Northern Brazil

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  • Livianny S. B. Cunha

    (São Lucas University Center, Brazil)

  • José F. F. Gomes

    (São Lucas University Center, Brazil)

  • Rosiane F. N. Rosa

    (São Lucas University Center, Brazil)

Abstract

The aim of this study is to carry out a literature review covering conceptual and epidemiological aspects associated with dental caries disease in Northern Brazil. A survey of specialized literature was carried out in the SciELO, PubMed, Virtual Health Library, and Google Scholar databases, using the following descriptors: fluoride, fluoridation, dental caries, and epidemiology. Dental caries is a chronic and multifactorial disease, influenced by the human diet and by social, economic, cultural, and behavioral determinants. There is a disparity in oral health when comparing the poorest regions of Brazil, with a lack of fluoridation of water for human consumption.

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  • Livianny S. B. Cunha & José F. F. Gomes & Rosiane F. N. Rosa, 2021. "Dental Caries and Fluoretation of Public Supply Waters: The Reality of Northern Brazil," European Journal of Dental and Oral Health, European Open Science, vol. 2(5), pages 1-6, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:epw:ejdent:v:2:y:2021:i:5:id:13092
    DOI: 10.24018/ejdent.2021.2.5.92
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