Fluoride varnish application in school setting did not reduce caries in first permanent molars

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The aim of this cluster randomised controlled trial was to measure the effectiveness of fluoride varnish as a public health intervention to prevent caries in the first permanent molars of 7- and 8-year-old children when delivered in the school setting. Schools that agreed to participate were randomized into test and reference groups by the study [read the full story…]

In high caries risk children; fluoride varnish, maternal counselling and chlorhexidine mouthwash as effective as varnish and counselling

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Early childhood caries (ECC) is  a common chronic childhood disease and a serious concern for child welfare.  In the USA its incidence has increased from 24% to 28%  in recent decades.  The aim of this study  was to  compare an intensive early intervention caries prevention strategy against a more limited control intervention. At 4 months [read the full story…]