Briefing Sheets
The following briefing sheets have been produced to help you get more information on different subjects. Click on any of the following to access more information.
Delivering Better Oral Health: An Evidence-Based Toolkit for Prevention: A Review
This article aims to give background to the UK's Department of Health evidence-based prevention toolkit for clinical teams.
Initially, it describes the purpose, principles and format of the toolkit and then lists some of the key preventive messages contained within it. Finally, the factors which may affect its impact on dental health are discussed.
Clinical teams will find the evidence-based prevention toolkit helpful when implementing a preventive approach.
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Fluorides and Public Health
This fact sheet is produced by the Irish Expert Body on Fluorides and Health who advise the Minister for Health and Children on research into all aspects of fluoride and its delivery methods.
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Infant Formula Feed, Water Fluoridation and Risk of Dental Fluorosis.
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The accumulation of fluoride in the food chain and its affect on health
The paper asks how does the accumulation of fluoride in the food chain and subsequently in people, affect our overall health?
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The Application of Fluoride Varnish
A useful guide for dentists and other dental care professionals on the application of fluoride varnish.
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The Dental Benefits of Water Fluoridation for Adults
The paper offers a summary of the available research on the impact of water fluoridation on the dental health of adults
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The use of Fluoride in General Dental Practice
An overview for dental professionals on the correct fluoride interventions for different age groups.
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Water Fluoridation: questions & answers
A comprensive Q&A sheet produced by the State Government of Victoria, Australia.




