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Dental fluorosis in Tanzania Great Rift Valley in relation to fluoride levels in water and in ‘Magadi’ (Trona)

E. Vuhahula,J. Masalu,L. Mabelya,W. Wandwi

2009 · DOI: 10.1016/J.DESAL.2008.05.109
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TLDR

The findings of this survey did not reveal linear association between dental fluorosis and fluoride levels, probably due to complexity of factors such as ingestion of ‘magadi’, but the high prevalence and severity of dental fluorideosis calls for an immediate intervention.