Overview

Fluoride Varnish in the Prevention of Dental Caries in Aboriginal and Non-aboriginal Children

Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2006-01-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether semi-annual fluoride varnish applications combined with caregiver counseling are effective in preventing and reducing a severe form of dental decay, known as early childhood caries, in native and non-native children aged 6 months to 5 years.
Phase:
Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
University of Toronto
Collaborators:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
The Hospital for Sick Children
Treatments:
Fluorides
Fluorides, Topical