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Fluorides, Topical MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Fluorides, Topical
Tree Number(s)
D01.303.350.300.512
D25.223.432
J01.637.051.223.432
Unique ID
D005460
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D005460
Annotation
fluoride-containing toothpastes: index TOOTHPASTES (IM) + FLUORIDES (IM), not here; fluoride-containing mouthwashes: index MOUTHWASHES (IM) + FLUORIDES (IM), not here
Scope Note
Fluorides, usually in pastes or gels, used for topical application to reduce the incidence of DENTAL CARIES.
Entry Term(s)
Fluoride Varnishes
Pharm Action
Cariostatic Agents
Registry Number
0
Public MeSH Note
65
History Note
65
Date Established
1965/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2010/06/25
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