title: A new look at fluoride varnishes.
abstract: Fluoride varnishes have been available for over 30 years but there may be clinicians and dental public health practitioners who are unaware of the true level of effectiveness they provide in caries control. Under the headings of effectiveness, ease of application and safety the available evidence is digested and summarized to inform the reader about the indications, method of use and alternative options for caries control.
authors.affiliation: Central Manchester Primary Care Trust, Manchester.
authors.forename: G M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D011140:Polyurethanes; D012449:Safety; D012821:Silanes; D012969:Sodium Fluoride
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; D011140:Polyurethanes; D012821:Silanes; C492734:biofluoride 12; C023807:sodium fluoride topical preparation; C022599:Fluor Protector; D012969:Sodium Fluoride