Fluoride in Dentistry: Benefits, Harms, and the Line Between Evidence and Misattribution
Few preventive pillars of dentistry are as thoroughly studied and as emotionally charged as fluoride. The real issue lies in the rigorous separation of different exposure models.
Evidence Summary Box
Evidence Level: high (A)
Strength of Conclusion: strong
Primary Direction: Benefit (topical caries prevention)
Assessment Status: fully assessed
Assessed Studies: 30
Quality Mix: 10 primary / 20 with reservations / 0 critical
High-Weight Studies: 14
Bias Risk: low to moderate
CoI Risk: low
Article Type: Exposure
Source Integrity: clean