title: The application of fluoride varnish in the prevention and control of dental caries.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: NHS Manchester, UK.
authors.forename: Gill M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Davies
authors.forename: Colette
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bridgman
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hough
authors.forename: Robin M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Davies
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D002327:Cariostatic Agents; D005460:Fluorides, Topical; C023807:sodium fluoride topical preparation; D012969:Sodium Fluoride