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MeSH Heading: Fluoride Treatment
Tree Number(s): E06.761.382.500
Unique ID: D000097182
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000097182
Scope Note: The topical application of fluorides, usually in pastes, gels, varnishes, TOOTHPASTES or MOUTHWASHES, to reduce the incidence of DENTAL CARIES. Fluoride Treatment may occur in the dental office or at home. (https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(14)62166-8/fulltext)
Entry Term(s): Fluoride Application; Fluoride Application, Topical
NLM Classification #: WU 272
See Also: Fluorides, Topical
Public MeSH Note: 2024
History Note: 2024
Date Established: 2024/01/01
Date of Entry: 2023/07/26
Revision Date: 2023/06/15

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Fluoride Treatment MeSH Descriptor Data 2025