Absence of Fluoride Varnish-Related Adverse Events in Caries Prevention Trials in Young Children, United States.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Fluoride varnish is an effective prevention intervention for caries in young children. Its routine use in clinical care is supported by meta-analyses and recommended by clinical guidelines, including the US Preventive Services Task Force (B rating). This report is the first prospective systematic assessment of adverse events related to fluoride varnish treatment in young children.

Methods

We determined the incidence of adverse events related to fluoride varnish treatment in 3 clinical trials on the prevention of early childhood caries, conducted under the auspices of the Early Childhood Caries Collaborating Centers, an initiative sponsored by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Each trial incorporated use of fluoride varnish in its protoc

SUBMITTER: Garcia RI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5313125 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature