Colgate Oral Health Network
Contemporary Recommendations and Perspectives on Fluorides
Fiona Collins John Fraone
Fiona Collins BDS, MBA, MA, FPFA, Dr. John Fraone D.M.D., M.S., P.C.

This podcast series consists of 4 individual podcasts. The first podcast addresses the history of fluorides and caries prevention and management, and the second podcast discusses the nonrestorative treatment of non-cavitated and cavitated caries lesions. The third podcast addresses water fluoridation, provides a recap on the mechanism of action of ingested fluoride, and then discusses controversies and findings related to fluorides. The fourth and final podcast consists of an interview with a pediatric dentist on his perspectives on fluoride for pediatric patients.

After listening to these podcasts, participants should be able to:

• Review the history of fluorides and current recommendations for caries prevention.
• Describe the currently recommended nonrestorative care of non-cavitated and cavitated caries lesions.
• Describe the mechanisms of action of fluoride from water fluoridation.
• Review controversies around water fluoridation and fluorides and provide an explanation and findings that address these.

Fiona Collins

Fiona Collins BDS, MBA, MA, FPFA

John Fraone

Dr. John Fraone D.M.D., M.S., P.C.

Fiona Collins

Fiona Collins BDS, MBA, MA, FPFA

John Fraone

Dr. John Fraone D.M.D., M.S., P.C.

Fiona Collins

Fiona Collins BDS, MBA, MA, FPFA

John Fraone

Dr. John Fraone D.M.D., M.S., P.C.

Fiona Collins

Fiona Collins BDS, MBA, MA, FPFA

John Fraone

Dr. John Fraone D.M.D., M.S., P.C.

Fiona Collins

Fiona Collins BDS, MBA, MA, FPFA

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Dr. Fiona Collins is a published author, editor, consultant, and presenter. Her topics focus on infection control; risk assessment, prevention and management of oral diseases and conditions; OSHA; and, dental materials. Fiona has presented nationally and internationally, and as a faculty member at OSAP Boot Camps. She works as a consultant for Dental Advisor, and is the CE editor for Dental Learning. Dr. Collins is the ADA representative to the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), a member of ADA Standards working groups, OSAP, and a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

Financial disclosure: Fiona Collins has received an honorarium from Colgate-Palmolive Company.
John Fraone

Dr. John Fraone D.M.D., M.S., P.C.

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Dr. Gianfranco (John) Fraone is a pediatric dentist based in North Eaton, Massachusetts. He received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Connecticut School of Dentistry in 1995 and earned his Master of Science and Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from The Ohio State University/Columbus Children’s Hospital in 1998. Dr. Fraone is currently studying for a Master in Public Health degree at The University of Massachusetts Amherst/Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA. Dr. Fraone is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Massachusetts Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (Executive Board Member 2005-2014), and the Massachusetts Dental Society.

Financial disclosure: Dr. John Fraone has received an honorarium from Colgate-Palmolive Company.
Language: EnglishStart date: September 4, 2023Expiration date: September 4, 2026