Barriers and Facilitators to Delivery of Fluoride Varnish Application in Pediatric Well-Child Visits: A Post-Implementation Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Early childhood caries affects many children, posing risks to dental and overall health. Fluoride varnish application during pediatric well-child visits has demonstrated efficacy in mitigating decay, yet rates remain notably low among medical providers. This study delves into the details of fluoride varnish adoption and delivery in pediatric practices and identifies associated barriers and facilitators by employing the updated Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. Semi-structured interviews were the primary research method, involving participants from diverse roles within medical practices in Georgia that had previously implemented fluoride varnish application. Interviews covered aspects such as the participant's role, background in fluoride varnish application, understanding

SUBMITTER: Soltaninejad M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12361317 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature