A simple swipe of fluoride varnish in schools is emerging as a powerful, cost-effective tool to fight childhood cavities and ...

Fluoride varnish, easily and quickly applied to a child’s teeth, is an affordable and effective way to help prevent cavities.

Two pediatric doctors write that Florida’s new ban on fluoride in public drinking water will negatively affect all Floridians ...

Fluoridation — the process of adding fluoride to water — is now officially banned in Utah, and local company Ultradent is donating 70,000 doses of fluoride varnish to offset the projected effects.

The AAP recommends using an appropriate amount of fluoridated toothpaste, fluoride varnish treatments for young children, and visiting the dentist by a child’s first birthday as part of routine ...

Varnishes. Fluoride is most effective for oral health when it’s topical, or applied directly to the teeth. This is “the predominant effect of fluoride,” Wright says.

Dental industry leaders are watching closely for signs of renewed federal focus on oral health as the U.S. faces several policy changes that could negatively impact patients. Melissa Burroughs, senior ...

Last month, we had the opportunity to visit Preschool Learning Center to celebrate Dental Day. We taught students oral hygiene techniques and applied fluoride varnish to their teeth. Because of ...

Fluoride varnish. Fluoride varnishes are not sold over the counter, but professionals can apply them to patients who need them, Stout said — such as those who are more at risk of cavities. 5.

Fluoride varnish, gel, foam and supplements are more serious types of fluoride products not needed by most people and usually require prescriptions. The CDC recommends speaking with your dentist ...

Varnishes. Fluoride is most effective for oral health when it’s topical, or applied directly to the teeth. This is “the predominant effect of fluoride,” Wright says.