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I. Topical
A. FDA controlled substance: Toothpaste and Dental Office
B. 10 to 15% reduction in decay.
C. Warning on Toothpasteif0.5 mg of fluoride swallowed to call poison control center.
D. Use only for patients with a highactive decay rate.
E. ADA does not recommend fluoridated toothpaste under the age of 6.

II. Systemic
A. Benefits:
1. Early studies showed 0.6 ppmF in water optimal.
2. Showed delayed erruption of about 1 yr.
3. No studies on life long benefit.
4. Cities with 30 and 40 yrs of F have decay crisis. States with vs without show no benefit (DMF).
5. Western Countries with or without show no difference in DMF.
6. less decay now than 40 yrs ago regardless of water F.
7. No medical benefit. Not a nutrient. A controlled substance.
B. Risks: teeth, bones, thyroid, nerves.
1. Leading scientist’s comments.
2. Fluorosis
3. Fluoride Bombs
4. Osteosarcoma: fluoride/Iodine/thyroid connection and fluorosis/thyroid connection
5. Rheumatoid or osteo-arthritis like pain
6. Bone Fractures
7. Fluoride and Intelligence
C. Sources of Fluoride
1. Water
2. Food
3. Medications
4. Dental products
5. Vapors from welding and manufacturing
D. Are we getting too much fluoride? When is too much. . . too much?