The use of fluoride varnish in children: A critical review with treatment recommendations

Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

Volumn 32, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 259-264

  Miller, Elizabeth K ^a   Vann Jr , William F ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA   (United States)

Author keywords

Caries; Caries reduction; Caries risk; Children; Duraphat; Fluoride varnish

Indexed keywords

EID: 50849114499     PISSN: 10534628     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.17796/jcpd.32.4.a7516vj8762687v5     Document Type: Review

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