A simple swipe of fluoride varnish in schools is emerging as a powerful, cost-effective tool to fight childhood cavities and reduce health disparities.

- We can't tell if silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is better than no treatment at preventing or treating tooth decay. - We can't tell if SDF is better or worse than other treatments at preventing or ...

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

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 ...

Fluoride added to drinking water and in dental care products reduces tooth decay and is regulated to prevent the risks of ...

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.