Fluoride has antimicrobial properties
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
T: Fluoride has antimicrobial properties. Fluoride can poison enolase and ATPases, which are enzymes found in the bacteria's metabolic pathway. When found in saliva, fluoride can diffuse out and through dental plaque to depress the metabolic activity of bacteria.
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A. Scheduled appointment B. Routine office visit C. Point of care D. Patient portal
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