Abstract
This 10-Minute EBD column addresses a common clinical scenario where a parent questions the safety and efficacy of fluoride varnish for preventing dental decay in a pediatric patient. Conducting a 10-minute Evidence-Based Dentistry (EBD) literature search, the author explores the available evidence, pathways, and resources. The search includes Google, systematic reviews from Cochrane Library and Epistemonikos, and the American Dental Association (ADA) Center for Evidence-Based Dentistry database. The results confirm the safety and efficacy of 2.26% fluoride varnish, preventing 43% of caries in permanent teeth and 37% in primary teeth. The moderate-level evidence supports recommending fluoride varnish application, aligning with ADA guidance.
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Toema, Sara BDS, DDS
(2022)
"10-Minute EBD: Is Fluoride Varnish Safe and Effective?,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 104:
No.
2, Article 8.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol104/iss2/8
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