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Periodic Graphics: The chemistry of dentistry

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning surveys the compounds dentists use to keep your pearly whites healthy

by Andy Brunning
June 13, 2016 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 94, Issue 24

This is an infographic describing the molecules behind tooth decay, fluoride treatments, cavities and fillings, and tooth whiteners.

To download a pdf of this article, visit http://cenm.ag/dentistry.


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This article has been translated into Spanish by Divulgame.org and can be found here.

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