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Comment
. 2013 Sep;13(3):100-1.
doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2013.07.006.

The prevalence of fluorosis in children is associated with naturally occurring water fluoride concentration in Mexico

Rodrigo Mariño  1
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The prevalence of fluorosis in children is associated with naturally occurring water fluoride concentration in Mexico

Rodrigo Mariño. J Evid Based Dent Pract. 2013 Sep.

Abstract

Article title and bibliographic information: Fluorosis and dental caries in Mexican schoolchildren residing in areas with different water fluoride concentrations and receiving fluoridated salt. Garcia-Perez A, Irigoyen-Carnacho ME, Borges-Yanez A. Caries Res 2013;47(4):299-308.

Reviewer: Rodrigo Mariño

Purpose/question: Is there an association between the presence of dental fluorosis and fluoride concentration in drinking water? and Is there an association between the severity of fluorosis and dental caries experience in schoolchildren residing in two rural towns in Mexico (with water fluoride concentrations of 0.70 and 1.50 ppm) that also receive fluoridated salt?

Source of funding: Government: National Council of Science and Technology (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnologia, CONACYT) Other: Autonomous University, Xochimilco (Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana, UAM-X) TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Cross-sectional

Level of evidence: Level 3: Other evidence

Strength of recommendation grade: Not applicable.

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