A New Look at Fluoride Varnishes

From Volume 31, Issue 6, July 2004 | Pages 351-354

Authors

G. M. Davies

PhD, DDPH, BDS

Senior Dental Officer, Central Manchester Primary Care Trust, Mauldeth House, Mauldeth Road West, Manchester, M21 7RL

Articles by G. M. Davies

R. M. Davies

PhD, BDS, FDS (Edin.)

Dental Health Unit, Manchester Science Park, Lloyd Street North, Manchester, M15 6SH.

Articles by R. M. Davies

Abstract

Fluoride varnishes have been available for over 30 years but there may be clinicians and dental public health practitioners who are unaware of the true level of effectiveness they provide in caries control. Under the headings of effectiveness, ease of application and safety the available evidence is digested and summarized to inform the reader about the indications, method of use and alternative options for caries control.

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