Goggin, G., O'Mullane, D.M., Welton, H.;

1991

Journal of The Irish Dental Association

The effectiveness of a combined fluoride mouthrinse and fissure sealant programme.

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A preventive programme was carried out amongst primary school children living in a non-fluoridated area in which a fortnightly fluoride mouthrinse, combined with a fissure sealing programme, was found to significantly reduce the incidence of dental caries over a two year period. The cost of the programme was high when compared with fluoridation of water supplies.

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