Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 87-88, June 2008

Fluoride Varnish Application: Not Always Effective in Public Health Trials

Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Florida

Article Title and Bibliographic Information

A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Fluoride Varnish as a Public Health Measure to Reduce Caries in Children

Hardman MC, Davies GM, Duxbury JT, Davies RM.

Caries Res 2007;41:371-6

Level of Evidence

1

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of twice-yearly application of Duraphat varnish as a public health measure to reduce dental caries in children living in relatively deprived communities.

Source of Funding

Information not provided.

Type of Study/Design

A Cluster Randomized Control Trial

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PII: S1532-3382(08)00065-1

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.03.014

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 8, Issue 2 , Pages 87-88, June 2008

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