Browsing by Subject "Dental fluorosis"
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Dental fluorosis and parental knowledge of risk factors for dental fluorosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Introduction: Dental fluorosis is a developmental disturbance of enamel that results from ingestion of high amounts of fluoride during tooth mineralization. Drinking water remains the main source of fluoride. Other sources ... -
Perceptions of dental fluorosis in the Central Karoo District of the Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Dental fluorosis is an endemic condition in a number of regions of South Africa, varying in degree of affliction according to the drinking water fluoride concentration in the area. Objective: While a number of South African ... -
A systematic review of the global trends in dental fluorosis from 1980 to 2000
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)This minithesis presents a systematic review of dental literature with the objective to investigate trends in dental fluorosis during the period 1980 to 2000. A Medline search was carried out for peerreviewed scientific ...