Fluorine and Dental Caries

Abstract

Prevalence of Dental Caries DENTAL caries is perhaps the most widespread of all diseases of mankind and is one from which very few persons escape, especially in civilized races. It has been demonstrated that a positive correlation exists between the primitive (carnivorous) diets of Eskimos in Alaska and their relative freedom from dental decay.1 A high prevalence of dental decay, however, is found among Eskimos who live in cities and consume a civilized diet. Practically every adult and almost every child over six years of age has suffered from dental defects.2 These defects often induce a train of related maladies . . .