Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 122, Issue 9, 63-66
Copyright © 1991 by American Dental Association
Dental fluorosis in perspective
DG Pendrys
Department of Behavioral Sciences and Community Health, University of Connecticut, School of Dental Medicine, Farmington 06030.
The relationship between fluoride in drinking water, caries and fluorosis was established 50 years ago. But additional sources that duplicate or expand fluoride benefits may not carry the same low risk for fluorosis and should be monitored.