Cheap liquid prevents kids’ cavities

When tested in a school program, a liquid called silver diamine fluoride worked as well as dental sealants to protect against cavities.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
March 5, 2024 ~6 min

Do very high fluoride levels in well water harm cognition?

New findings indicate a correlation between very high fluoride levels in Ethiopian well water and cognitive impairment among children.

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
Nov. 1, 2023 ~5 min


No, it's not just sugary food that's responsible for poor oral health in America's children, especially in Appalachia

Appalachia has one of the highest rates of oral health problems per person in the US.

Mary L. Marazita, Director, Center for Craniofacial and Dental Genetics; Professor of Oral Biology and of Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences • conversation
Oct. 3, 2022 ~9 min

Toothpaste chemical can fight antibiotic resistance

Using fluoride in labs that are working with GMOs could be a simple, cheap way to fight antibiotic resistance, researchers say.

James Badham-UCSB • futurity
Jan. 11, 2021 ~7 min

Too much fluoride can really mess up kids’ teeth

A little bit of fluoride protects the enamel on teeth. But too much can do just the opposite.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
March 9, 2020 ~5 min

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