The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published the proceedings from the Workshop on Effective Use of Fluoride in Asia, which took place March 22-24, 2011, in Phang Nga, Thailand.
This meeting was hosted by the Dental Association of Thailand and cohosted by the IADR, FDI World Dental Federation, and the World Health Organization (WHO). The proceedings are published in the February issue of Advances in Dental Research.
The workshop brought together leaders in the field of dental public health, and included presentations on topics such as the public health burden of dental caries and the practical implications of the effective use of fluoride for disease prevention. The program also provided opportunities for shared experiences of fluoride administration in Asia, with specific emphasis on water, salt, and milk fluoridation; varnishes; mouth rinses; and fluoridated toothpaste.
A special session was held to review fluoride administration strategies -- specifically, the community approach, professionally administered fluorides, and the efficacy of self-administered fluorides. The workshop ended with recommendations on strengthening the prevention of dental caries in Asia through the effective use of fluoride as emphasized by representatives of IADR, FDI, and WHO.
