In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers examined the impact of sodium fluoride varnishes containing phosphate and calcium on the Streptococcus mutans and ...

Private insurers are required to cover fluoride varnish through age 4 years based on USPSTF recommendations. Fluoride varnish denial rates for kids ages 5 and younger were low for Medicaid and private ...

A pediatric dentist dispels common myths surrounding fluoride.

Florida and Utah have banned fluoridation, with multiple other states looking to do the same. Critics of fluoride in drinking ...

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– Good oral health leads to good physical health, according to Dr. James McDonald, New York State’s Health Commissioner. He said fluoride is beneficial for teeth. “Fluoride is ...

One California lawmaker is looking to ensure kids and young adults can access fluoride treatment as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. — a critic of fluoridated water — faces Senate confirmation to lead the nation ...

Clinicians treating a higher percentage of patients insured by Medicaid and patients younger than 5 years were more likely to apply fluoride varnish. Objectives: To identify factors associated with ...

Fluoride treatments to teeth are now legally allowed to be applied by more types of health professionals, under legislation signed late this week by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Effective immediately, under a ...

Fortis Institute’s “Give Kids A Smile” event, Feb. 16, noon-6 p.m., Scranton campus, 517 Ash St. The event is part of a national initiative ...