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Guidelines for the Use of Fluorides


Date of publication (online): November 2009

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The "Guidelines for the Use of Fluorides" provide an evidence based summary of current New Zealand and overseas evidence to inform best practice in the use of fluoride.

There are guidelines that address the use of topical fluoride treatments including fluoride toothpastes, fluoride varnishes, fluoride mouthrinses, fluoride gels and foams and also for the use of fluoride tablets.



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Date of publication (print): November 2009

ISBN number: 978-0-478-31972-9 (Online)
978-0-478-33930-7(Print)

HP number: 4952

Citation: New Zealand Guidelines Group. Guidelines for the Use of Fluorides. Wellington: New Zealand Ministry of Health; 2009


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