The Effectiveness of Topical Fluorides in Preventing Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
A systematic review of clinical trials found topical fluoride treatments—including rinses, toothpaste, gels, foams and varnish—significantly reduced caries development in children and adolescents, with better results at higher concentrations and more frequent applications.
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Fluoride vs. Fissure Sealants for Management of Caries Risk in First Permanent Molars in Children
What the latest head-to-head evidence really says — and how to choose for the child in your chair
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