Seven systematic reviews confirm topical fluoride therapy is effective in preventing dental caries

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Original Articles 1. Marinho VCC, Higgins JPT, Logan S, Sheiham A. Fluoride toothpastes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents (Cochrane Review). In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2004. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Date of most recent substantive amendment: 13 September 2002) 2. Marinho VCC, Higgins JPT, Logan S, Sheiham A. Fluoride mouthrinses for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents (Cochrane Review). In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2004. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Date of most recent substantive amendment: 19 May 2003) 3. Marinho VCC, Higgins JPT, Logan S, Sheiham A. Fluoride gels for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents (Cochrane Review). In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2004. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Date of most recent substantive amendment: 27 September 2001) 4. Marinho VCC, Higgins JPT, Logan S, Sheiham A. Fluoride varnishes for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents (Cochrane Review). In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2004. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Date of most recent substantive amendment: 26 November 2001) 5. Marinho VCC, Higgins JPT, Logan S, Sheiham A. Topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels or varnishes) for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents (Cochrane Review). In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2004. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Date of most recent substantive amendment: 20 August 2003) 6. Marinho VCC, Higgins JPT, Sheiham A, Logan S. One topical fluoride (toothpastes, or mouthrinses, or gels, or varnishes) versus another for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents (Cochrane Review). In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2004. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Date of most recent substantive amendment: 24 November 2003) 7. Marinho VCC, Higgins JPT, Sheiham A, Logan S. Combinations of topical fluoride (toothpastes, mouthrinses, gels, varnishes) versus single topical fluoride for preventing dental caries in children and adolescents (Cochrane Review). In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2004. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Date of most recent substantive amendment: 25 November 2003). Level of Evidence 1A Purpose To determine and compare the effectiveness and safety of fluoride varnishes, gels, mouthrinses, and toothpastes when used individually and in combinations. Source of Funding CAPES – Ministry of Education, Brazil Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, UK Systematic Reviews Training Unit, Institute of Child Health, University College London, UK Medical Research Council, UK Authors report no known conflicts of interest Type of Study/Design Systematic reviews with meta-analysis