Outreach - Fluoride Varnish

Question 1

What % of fluoride varnish is used

Answer 1

5

Question 2

How many times do we apply fluoride varnish

Answer 2

Twice a year minimum from the age of 2 years old

Children can have fluoride varnish up to 4 times a year

Question 3

What are contraindications for fluoride varnish

Answer 3

Allergy to colophony
Hospitalized with severe asthma in past 12 months
Ulcerative gingivitis
Residual varnish is visible
Child has had varnish applied in the past 24 hours

Question 4

What is the concentration of fluoride varnish

Answer 4

22600ppm

Question 5

What is the medical name for fluoride varnish

Answer 5

5% sodium fluoride

Question 6

How much varnish should be used for P1s and younger

Answer 6

0.25ml

Question 7

How much varnish should be used for P2s and older

Answer 7

0.4ml

Question 8

What is the procedure for fluoride varnish

Answer 8

o Isolate and dry tooth (use cotton wool)
o Apply small amount of fluoride varnish using brush
o Soft food and liquids may be consumed from 30 minutes after the varnish is applied
o The child should wait at least 4 hours before brushing their teeth or chewing hard foods