USPSTF advises applying fluoride dental varnish for young children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that primary care physicians apply fluoride varnish for children younger than 5 years and prescribe fluoride supplementation when indicated, but the evidence is inadequate for recommending screening for cavities in young children. These recommendations form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online May 11.

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