The administration of professionally applied topical fluoride (PATF) is a routine procedure in dental surgeries and is important as a prophylactic treatment in patients who are at high risk of ...

Fluoride not only strengthens teeth and leads to better health overall but also is one tool communities can use to reduce ...

Oakland, introduced AB 350, which would require Medi-Cal and private insurers to cover fluoride varnish for patients under 21 years old ...

It can be found in drinking water, some food and beverages, toothpaste, mouth rinses and dental treatments such as fluoride varnish. Fluoride is a natural mineral that can slow or stop tooth decay ...

Children’s Dental Health Month takes place in February, and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is joining health ...

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Saturday that she signed legislation allowing for greater access to fluoride treatments for pediatric dental patients to “[keep] our kids healthy and strong.” ...

The Effingham County Health Department (ECHD) will have clinics with dental cleanings, fluoride and Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) treatments for qualifying adults on Mondays, March 3 and April 14.

adding that children should brush their teeth thoroughly and finish any cavity treatment before undergoing a fluoride varnish. The government-funded dental fluoride treatment is available to children ...