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

Livianny S. B. Cunha, José F. F. Gomes and Rosiane F. N. Rosa
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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

European Journal of Dental and Oral Health, 2021, vol. 2, issue 5, 1-6

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.

Keywords: Dental Caries; Epidemiology; Fluoride; Fluoridation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.24018/ejdent.2021.2.5.92

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