The new WHO recommendation is that “the listing should be amended to ‘fluoride’, noting that topical fluoride-containing preparations utilize fluoride in a variety of forms. Fluoride toothpaste is recommended for inclusion as a specifically defined formulation of fluoride (paste, cream or gel containing between 1000 and 1500 ppm fluoride – any type), because of its proven effectiveness in preventing dental caries and for better control of quality of fluoride content.”
Professor Sondos Albadri, BSPD president, said, “We are pleased to note the inclusion of fluoride-containing dental preparations in the WHO essential medicines list. As paediatric dentists, we have all seen the benefits of these management options. This recognition and inclusion now by WHO will hopefully encourage their implementation to improve the oral health of disadvantaged and vulnerable children worldwide."
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