Fluoride varnish, a dental preventive treatment, reduces the incidence of early childhood tooth decay in combination with dental health counseling for parents, according to a study by investigators at ...

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers examined the impact of sodium fluoride varnishes containing phosphate and calcium on the Streptococcus mutans and ...

Do you remember Felix the Cat? Whenever he got in a fix, he reached into his bag of tricks. All dental professionals love having items in their clinical "bag of tricks" that are easy to use, ...

A two year placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomised control trial in 1-4-year-old children. Children were recruited from low income families in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with access to a fluoridated ...

Fluoride varnish and fluoride mouthwash appear equally effective in a head-to-head trial and in a review of the literature. The finding shows that practitioners have options in finding the best way to ...

Regular use of fluoride varnish can prevent caries in primary teeth. Advantages or disadvantages regarding further patient-relevant outcomes remain unclear due to a lack of data. Whereas caries in ...

KUSA - Children will generally visit a doctor for 10 check-ups by the time they're 3 years old. But, many won't see a dentist until there's a problem. As a result, cavities are the leading chronic ...

Randomised or quasi-randomised controlled clinical trials (RCTs) or controlled clinical trials (CCTs) conducted in children up to six years of age undergoing any form of topical fluoride application ...

Minimally invasive dentistry is more than new tech; it’s a shift from 'drill and fill' to a philosophy of prevention and ...