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Fluoride Varnish in the Prevention of Dental Caries in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic ReviewFULL TEXT
• Amir Azarpazhooh , DDS, MSc •
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Objective: To develop a scientifically current and evidence-based protocol for the use of fluoride varnish for the prevention of dental caries among high-risk children and adolescents.
Methods: Previous systematic reviews on this topic were used as the basis for the current review. Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL and several other relevant bibliographic databases were searched for English-language articles, with human subjects, published from 2000 to 2007.
Results: A total of 105 articles were identified by the literature search; relevance was determined by examining the title, abstract and body of the article. Seven original research studies met the inclusion criteria. These articles were read and scored independently by 2 reviewers, and evidence was extracted for systematic review.
Recommendations: The following recommendations were developed on the basis of the evidence:
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