Fluoride Varnish Application Prevents Caries in Preschool Children

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

Fluoride Varnish Efficacy in Preventing Early Childhood Caries

Weintraub JA, Ramos-Gomez F, et al.

J Dent Res 2006;85(2):172-6

Level of Evidence

1b

Purpose/Question

To determine the efficacy of different fluoride varnish application frequencies with parental/caregiver oral health oral health counseling versus counseling alone in preventing early childhood caries in young, initially caries-free children.

Source of Funding

Government: National Institutes of Health

Type of Study/Design

Randomized Controlled Trial