In the long-term, dental staff may be at risk of developing a contact allergy to the colophony present in varnishes. Another limitation is that the application of fluoride varnish requires more ...

Previously, only dentists, dental hygienists, physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and physician assistants could apply the varnish. “Fluoride is scientifically proven to ...

The new legislation allows registered dental assistants and licensed practical nurses to apply topical fluoride varnish to teeth, which was previously not the case. The law was sponsored by City ...

A fluoride varnish can be put on a child’s teeth by a dentist. Now, a new law will allow other health care professionals to apply fluoride varnish too. “What this legislation did, is allow ...