IMB - The Procedure
The Oral Preventative Procedure
The oral preventive procedure consists of 3 equally important parts: 1) Oral screening,
2) Individualized face-to-face parent/caregiver education, and 3) Application of fluoride varnish (which can be compared to having a fluoride treatment at the dental office). Toxicity is not an issue with the fluoride varnish because such a small amount is used and it adheres to the teeth until it is brushed off. Data supports that this procedure prevents caries in 3-year olds and may also reduce caries in the youngest high-risk group of Medicaid covered children.
