Dental caries and fluoride varnish: not just for dentists
Dental caries remains the most common chronic disease of childhood in the United States. In fact, dental caries affects more than half of Texas children. Primary care providers play a key role in the prevention of dental caries. To help ensure dental health, all children 6 months of age and older should be referred to a dental home. Additionally, periodic oral evaluations and application of fluoride varnish in the medical home during well child or THSteps exams can help combat...
