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Fluoride As A Therapeutic Drug In Osteoporosis Treatment, Rita Priyadarshani Francis
Fluoride As A Therapeutic Drug In Osteoporosis Treatment, Rita Priyadarshani Francis
Honors Theses
The use of fluoride as a therapeutic drug is not a novel idea. Studies dealing with the effects of fluoride on the skeletal system date back to the late 1960's. This paper will define osteoporosis, examine methods of detection, and will discuss various methods of treatment with emphasis on the use of fluoride supplements in the form of tablets or fluorinated drinking water.