From enhancing remineralization to inhibiting bacterial metabolism, fluoride remains an essential tool for clinicians tackling dental caries across all risk levels.

School-based supervised toothbrushing programs may be key to addressing oral health disparities among children worldwide.

Programs in New York City offer asylum seekers and disadvantaged children access to dental care.

An in-depth understanding of fluoride’s benefits, risks, and appropriate use is crucial for oral health professionals to provide personalized and effective dental care, for all ages.

Silver diamine fluoride provides a variety of benefits in arresting dental caries, yet remains underutilized.

The use of potassium iodide, potassium fluoride, silver nitrate, and glass ionomer cement may mitigate the discoloration caused by SDF.

Oral health professionals need to remain up-to-date on the types of radiographic exposures and size image receptors in order to be well-prepared to treat this population.

Although it is not the most commonly used form of fluoride, the prescription option plays an important role in providing optimal levels of fluoride.

Oral health professionals can help this patient population successfully receive much-needed dental care.

At my practice we recommend fluoride toothpaste, oral hygiene techniques, xylitol, and diet changes for those at high risk of decay. I also consider dry mouth. However, I often feel like we are going in circles with no changes noted. Any…