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THE effects of trace elements other than fluoride on dental caries have recently received increased attention. The results of numerous investigations, reviewed elsewhere1, have indicated that selenium is capable of increasing the susceptibility to caries, particularly when it is consumed during the formation of the teeth and incorporated into their structure. On the other hand, molybdenum appears to have a beneficial effect on caries2.
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HADJIMARKOS, D. Vanadium and Dental Caries. Nature 209, 1137 (1966). https://doi.org/10.1038/2091137a0
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