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New: Fluoride Varnish Information for Dental and Primary Care Providers

These links will provide information for physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals as well as for dentists and dental hygienists about the use and application of fluoride varnish. Fluoride varnish has been proven to be effective in treating children who have a greater risk for dental decay. In September 2008 MaineCare (Maine’s Medicaid Program) began covering the application of fluoride topical varnish in physician offices. The service is already covered when it is given by a dentist or licensed hygienist. It is now covered when it is given by physicians with subspecialties of general or family practice, preventive medicine, pediatric, or internal medicine. It is covered for members under the age of twenty-one (21) who are at high risk for dental caries.

• Fluoride Varnish: An Evidence-Based Approach (Adobe PDF*)
  • A Research Brief, Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors Fluorides Committee, September 2007
• Fluoride Varnish: An Overview (Microsoft Word*) (Adobe PDF*)
  • What is Fluoride Varnish?
  • How do Fluorides prevent dental decay?
  • How does fluoride varnish work?
• Implementing a Supplemental Fluoride Program in a Primary Care Medical Setting: Critical Success Factors (Microsoft Word*) (Adobe PDF*)
• A Quick Guide to Fluoride Varnish Application (Microsoft Word*) (Adobe PDF*)
  • What to do and how to do it
• For more information: Online Training and Other Resources (Microsoft Word*) (Adobe PDF*)
• Fluoride Varnish: An Overview for Health Professionals (Adobe PDF*)

 

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