P171 Talking Fluoridation
Approx. 02:15
of verifiable CPD
£20.00
This recorded webinar aims to raise the profile of community water fluoridation amongst all of the dental team, explaining...
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About This Course
Health professionals have a new opportunity to help prevent tooth decay in young children and root caries in older people. Fluoride varnish is relatively inexpensive, easy to paint, concentrated topical fluoride with a resin or synthetic base. It is efficacious in reducing caries in primary and permanent teeth. The indications, contraindications, efficacy, uses and mechanism of action are discussed.
Aims
This course aims to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the efficacy and contraindications for using fluoride varnish and how to recognise the opportunities for using it.
Objectives
- To explain the opportunities for using fluoride varnish.
- To discuss efficacy of fluoride varnish.
- To discuss contraindications to the use of fluoride varnish.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module you will understand the efficacy and contraindications for using fluoride varnish and recognise the opportunities for using it.