Topical fluoride (varnishes, pastes, rinses) is where most of our prevention efforts are focused for patients of all ages. It works on erupted teeth to remineralize early lesions and inhibit bacterial ...

Our research team found that school fluoride varnish programs, implemented primarily in communities with lower incomes and high cavity risk among children, achieve meaningful rates of student ...

By allowing supervised parent application of fluoride varnish, New York can take a simple, cost-effective step to close this care gap.

Fluoride varnish is a liquid that is applied to the teeth by a trained provider to reduce cavities. It does not require special dental devices and can be applied quickly in various settings.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill ending fluoridation of public water supplies. Dentists are providing guidance on alternative fluoride treatments, including varnish, supplements, and ...