Serie: Cariëspreventie in historisch perspectief. Mondhygiëne
DOI: 10.5177/ntvt.2018.01.17195 Bladzijden: 11-14Caries prevention in historical perspective. Oral hygiene
Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the ability to prevent caries has greatly improved. This is due to both increased knowledge about the origin of dental caries, and to the availability of effective aids to oral hygiene, such as fluoride toothpaste. The effect of oral hygiene on the general population has also risen because more and more people brush their teeth.
Caries prevention in historical perspective. Oral hygiene
Since the beginning of the twentieth century, the ability to prevent caries has greatly improved. This is due to both increased knowledge about the origin of dental caries, and to the availability of effective aids to oral hygiene, such as fluoride toothpaste. The effect of oral hygiene on the general population has also risen because more and more people brush their teeth.