Cessation of water fluoridation (fluoride removed from the water supply) vs Continued fluoridated water: Change in proportion of caries-free children (deciduous or permanent teeth)
The review found no eligible studies for this question.
What each review found
Current versions only| Finding | Effect | Studies | GRADE certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Cessation of water fluoridation (fluoride removed from the water supply) vs Continued fluoridated water Change in proportion of caries-free children (deciduous or permanent teeth) · People of all ages in a previously fluoridated community (Maupome 2001: children with generally low caries experience) The review found no eligible studies for this question. Water fluoridation for the prevention of dental caries (2015) · Cochrane All outcomes | No evidence to determine the effect of the cessation of water fluoridation on the proportion of caries-free children. | 0 studies | No studies found |
Findings are shown side by side, never pooled across reviews.
The reviews
| Review | Searched up to | Included studies | AMSTAR 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water fluoridation for the prevention of dental caries 2015 · Cochrane All outcomes | 2015-02 | list not extracted yet | Not assessed |
Studies behind the findings
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How reviews are matched to this question
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