fluoride varnish

Fluoride Varnish Provides Enhanced Retention

Enamelast fluoride varnish is a xylitol-sweetened, 5% sodium fluoride in a resin carrier. Its...

North Carolina Issues Oral Health Improvement Plan

In observance of National Dental Care Awareness Month this May, the North Carolina Department...

Task Force Recommends Fluoride Varnish for All Young Children

The US Preventive Services Task Force has posted a draft recommendation statement on screening...

Study to Examine Povidone Iodine’s Effectiveness in Preventing Severe Early Childhood Caries

The Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) is developing a topical antimicrobial agent based...

Capitol Dental Care to Include Fluoride Varnish With Teledental Visits

Capitol Dental Care is expanding its teledentistry program to provide fluoride varnish to Medicaid...

Strategies Improve Dental Care for Special Needs Patients

Special needs patients are often some of the most at-risk patient populations in need...

Topical Treatment Combination Reduces Tooth Decay Among Indigenous Children

A combination of preventive treatments reduced tooth decay and improved the quality of life...

School-Based Prevention Program Reduces Cavities by More Than 50%

A school-based cavity prevention program involving nearly 7,000 elementary school students reduced cavities by...

Delta Dental of Arizona Awards Grants to 30 Nonprofits

Delta Dental of Arizona (DDAZ), through its Foundation, has selected 30 nonprofit organizations across...

Tacos and Toothbrushes Provides Oral Healthcare to the Underserved

As the pandemic has made it more difficult for families to get oral healthcare,...