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MeSH Heading: Fluoridation
Tree Number(s): E06.761.382; N06.890.235
Unique ID: D005457
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005457
Annotation: /adv eff permitted but more likely is FLUORIDES /‌adv eff or specific fluoride term /‌adv eff; coordinate with substance fluoridated
Scope Note: Practice of adding fluoride to water, and other food or beverages, for the purpose of preventing DENTAL CARIES.
Entry Term(s): Milk Fluoridation; Salt Fluoridation; Water Fluoridation
Public MeSH Note: 65
History Note: 65
Date Established: 1965/01/01
Date of Entry: 2024/11/05
Revision Date: 2024/11/05

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Fluoridation MeSH Descriptor Data 2025