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The Application of Fluoride Varnish in the Prevention and Control of Dental Caries

From Volume 36, Issue 7, September 2009 | Pages 410-412

Authors

Gill M Davies

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

Articles by Gill M Davies

Colette Bridgman

Consultant in Dental Public Health, NHS Manchester, Parkway Three, Parkway Business Centre, Princess Road, Manchester M14 7LU, UK

Articles by Colette Bridgman

Donna Hough

Dental Workforce Development Lead-DCPs, North Western and Mersey Postgraduate Dental Deaneries, Barlow House, Minshull Street, Manchester M1 3DZ, UK

Articles by Donna Hough

Robin M Davies

PhD, FDS, BDS

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

Articles by Robin M Davies

Abstract

The method of applying fluoride varnish is described and the evidence of its effectiveness in the prevention and control of caries is summarized. The application of fluoride varnish should be an integral part of caries preventive programmes.

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