[okie01]

"BRUSHING without toothpaste is just as effective in reducing cavities if not MORE so than brushing WITH toothpaste."

So, is that how such a large reduction in cavities was achieved -- 70% of the people started brushing without toothpaste?

[FormerLurker]

So, is that how such a large reduction in cavities was achieved -- 70% of the people started brushing without toothpaste?

IOW, they would have had a 70% reduction in cavities without the toothpaste if they had tried it. There is NO legitimate evidence that fluoride does anything other than HARM teeth and everything else in your body.