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.
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.
Last review: December 2024
Next review: December 2025
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
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