The application of fluoride varnish in the prevention and control of dental caries.
The method of applying fluoride varnish is described and the evidence of its effectiveness in the prevention and control of caries is summarized.The application of fluoride varnish should be an integral part of caries preventive programmes.


CONCLUSIONS
This paper describes how to apply fluoride varnish and reviews its effectiveness in preventing caries.
Davies
Gill M
GM
NHS Manchester, UK.
Bridgman
Colette
C
Hough
Donna
D
Davies
Robin M
RM
D002327:Cariostatic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D005460:Fluorides, Topical / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005792:General Practice, Dental; D006801:Humans; D012969:Sodium Fluoride / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; C023807:sodium fluoride topical preparation; D012969:Sodium Fluoride