Fluoride

This CPD explains what fluoride is, what types of fluoride exist, the recommended dose levels and the risks associated with ingesting fluoride at high levels.

CategoryOnline Dental CPD Hub

Location

Online

Outcomes

This module will help you to:

Explain the different levels of topical and systemic fluoridation
Identify benefits of systemic fluoridation to the water supplies
Describe the possible side effects of ingesting too much fluoride
Understand the purpose of introducing fluoride from an early age

Aims

The aim of this module is to increase your understanding of the uses of fluoride, the benefits in reducing the number of DMF in children and increase your awareness of the possible side effects of ingesting high levels of fluoride.

This CPD module provides you with 1.5 hours GDC verifiable CPD.

This CPD course relates GDC development outcome: C.

Details

Verified hours: 1.5 hours
GDC outcomes: C

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