Fluoride varnish has the highest concentration of fluoride of all the PATF methods (22,600 ppm sodium fluoride) and less fluoride is used per application. It has the ability to stay on enamel for ...

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, ...

Tooth decay in children is rising, yet fluoride remains dentistry’s most trusted defence. Between ages 6–13, it helps reinforce new enamel, resists acids, and supports healthy development. Here’s how ...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to push for curbs on fluoride in drinking water.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has added fluoride varnish for all children with teeth to its schedule of anticipatory guidance. News & Perspective Drugs & Diseases ...

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

Fluoride varnish doesn’t appear to save costs in preserving the milk teeth, but may do so if used to preserve permanent teeth in a high-risk setting or if used by persons other than professional ...