Most of the patients I see are elderly and at elevated risk for root caries. What qualities should I look for in a fluoride varnish that will provide the best results in this population?

Prevention is the key to reducing the burden of tooth decay, and a variety of medicaments are available to support this effort.

Risk assessment and management are key to a caries prevention strategy.

How effective are antimicrobial mouthrinses in reducing caries prevalence among children assessed as high risk?

A discussion of the characteristics, benefits, and limitations of fluoride-based therapies in the treatment of caries and dentinal hypersensitivity.

Evidence-based guidelines are integral to providing safe and effective recommendations for fluoride use to prevent dental caries.

Remaining up to date on breast cancer treatments and their implications is integral to advising this population on maintaining their oral health.

While underutilized, this preventive tool is key to reducing the prevalence of tooth decay.

Over-the-counter dentifrices containing stannous fluoride offer patients a variety of benefits.

As dental caries remains a serious public health problem, implementing minimally invasive approaches to addressing caries risk and preventing tooth decay is prudent.