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14,331 papers- Sodium fluoride therapy.The American journal of otology · 1993
- Aortic (18)F-sodium fluoride imaging.Journal of nuclear cardiology : official publication of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology · 2023
- Sodium fluoride in otosclerosis treatment: review.The Journal of laryngology and otology · 2010
- Sodium fluoride promotes myopia progression via the activation of the ferroptosis pathway by PIEZO1 and pharmacological targeting PIEZO1 represents an innovative approach for myopia treatment.Cell biology and toxicology · 2025
- Sodium fluoride or sodium monofluorophosphate? A critical view of a meta-analysis on their relative effectiveness in dentifrices.American journal of dentistry · 1993
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Sodium fluoride (NaF) is an inorganic compound with the formula NaF. It is a colorless or white solid that is readily soluble in water. It is used in trace amounts in the fluoridation of drinking water to prevent tooth decay, and in toothpastes and topical pharmaceuticals for the same purpose. In 2023, it was the 264th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 1 million prescriptions. It is also used in metallurgy and in medical imaging.
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