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

Fluoride, a mineral found in many foods, water systems, and toothpastes, prevents cavities (dental caries) from forming and strengthens teeth. When you receive a ...

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 ...

Dentists and hygienists often propose fluoride treatments after teeth cleanings or dental work. The relatively simple procedure involves applying a varnish, gel or foam directly to the teeth.

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, ...

Fluoride varnish is standard practice for children's teeth, but Manski's patient, Alice Clash, is 91 years old. Like many older patients, Clash is taking medications that cause dry mouth , which ...

Fluoride treatments, which can prevent cavities and strengthen teeth, are not always covered by insurance for adults, but may be recommended for those with a high risk of tooth decay or certain health ...

But the relatively simple procedure — which involves applying a varnish, gel or foam directly to the teeth — isn’t always covered by insurance, especially for adults. So when is it worth ...

Dentists and hygienists often propose fluoride treatments to patients in the dental chair to prevent cavities and strengthen teeth. But the relatively simple procedure – which involves applying ...

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is a liquid substance made of silver, water, fluoride, and ammonia. SDF is used by some dentists to help prevent tooth cavities (or caries) from forming, growing, or ...