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Fluoride: A Critical Debate on Dental Health
This chapter explores the necessity of fluoride treatments for adults and children, highlighting the importance of individual risk factors for dental decay. It discusses regulatory differences between the EPA and FDA concerning fluoride, recent court rulings on its impact on children's IQ, and community water fluoridation's effects on dental health. The chapter emphasizes the multifactorial nature of dental caries, societal health determinants, and the critical need for informed discussions about fluoride's role in public health.