OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of annual topical application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution, semi-annual topical application of SDF solution, and annual application of a flowable high fluoride-releasing glass ionomer in arresting active dentine caries in primary teeth. METHODS A total of 212 children, aged 3-4 years, were randomly allocated to one of three groups for treatm...

BACKGROUND The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that topical fluoride application may prevent early childhood caries in high-risk populations. Yet, there are few published descriptions of caries prevention curricula for primary care residents. METHODS In 2003, the New Hampshire-Dartmouth Family Practice Residency hired a dentist and a hygienist to develop and implement a did...

Some topical fluorides cause surface changes in dental materials. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of a topical acidulated phosphate sodium fluoride (1.23% APF) foam with the effects of other topical fluorides on the surface of veneer porcelain. Forty porcelain specimens (Ceramco) were placed into eight groups (N = 5). Four groups were immersed in either 1.23% APF foam, 1.23...

Abstract A common primary bone malignancy in childhood and adolescence is Ewing’s sarcoma. Here we report multidisciplinary approach the management of chronic hyperplastic candidiasis xerostomia secondary to chemotherapy with vincristine, doxorubicin cyclophosphamide (VDC) a pediatric male patient sarcoma Ethmoid sinus. The initial diagnosed oral lesion was treated topical clotrimazole 1%w/v fo...

PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to report the occurrence of having a dental visit and/or a topical fluoride treatment from age 36 months to 72 months among a cohort of children followed longitudinally since birth. METHODS Families of children enrolled in a study of fluoride ingestion were asked about their children's dental appointments and office fluoride treatments occurring during th...

 Client education on the use of topicals with written discharge information is mandatory.  The medical and financial advantages of using topical therapy should be discussed. A topical treatment and maintenance program may reduce the need for long-term continual systemic medications.  Inform owners that medicated shampoos do not typically lather well so that they do not over apply the product...