Programs delivering fluoride varnish in schools significantly reduce cavities in children. That is a key finding of our recently published study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Fluoride varnish, easily and quickly applied to a child’s teeth, is an affordable and effective way to help prevent cavities.

Fluoride varnish is a liquid that is applied to the teeth by a trained provider to reduce cavities. It does not require special dental devices and can be applied quickly in various settings.

By allowing supervised parent application of fluoride varnish, New York can take a simple, cost-effective step to close this care gap.