The Model List of Essential Medicines, first published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1977, is a list containing medications considered to be most effective in responding to the priority needs of populations. The list only contains medicines that cover diseases with a high prevalence and a public health relevance. An expert committee reviews […]
Earlier this month, the CDC released results of a research study looking at toothpaste and toothbrushing patterns among children and adolescents in the United States from 2013 to 2016. Purpose To determine if children were beginning to brush at the recommended age and if they were being given the appropriate amount of fluoridated toothpaste […]
(Content under development) The following question was submitted by a practising dentist: I am working in a residential care centre with mostly frail elderly. I am looking for information on Fluoride varnish application and dental caries. How often should it be applied and in what doses? JCDA Editorial Consultants Drs. Michael MacEntee of Vancouver, Michael […]
(Content under development) The following question was submitted by a practising dentist: Is there any solid evidence that the coating recommended for Resin Based Glass Ionomer Restorations impedes the release or uptake of Fluoride? JCDA Editorial Consultant Dr. Alan Kilistoff of the University of Alberta provided this initial response for consideration: The immediate answer is […]