Fluoride Varnish Application: Not Always Effective in Public Health Trials
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
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Florida
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