Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future
Stop Caries NOW for a Cavity-Free Future
An Oral Health Resource
Tools
The caries prevention and management tools are online resources provided to you for support or development of an oral health prevention program. Our goal is to provide you with materials that will facilitate the success of your program and help your target audience reach optimal oral health.
Systemic Fluoride | View Technology
Systemic fluoride is currently available through water, milk, salt and dietary supplements. Review its efficacy and recommended usage, plus cost and safety information.
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High Fluoride Toothpaste | View Technology
Typically available in prescription form, high-concentration fluoride toothpaste may help prevent caries in high-risk patients. View recommended usage information, plus safety and cost data.
Fluoride Toothpaste | View Technology
Fluoride toothpastes help prevent dental caries by removing plaque and strengthening tooth enamel and dentine. View recommended usage information, plus safety and cost data.
Fluoride Varnish | View Technology
Fluoride varnish provides a highly concentrated dose of fluoride and maintains prolonged contact. Learn more about the varnish, its efficacy and safe usage.
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- Evidentista Caries Management Q&A with Evidence Based Support
- Review Fluoride Rinse and Varnish Facts and Research
- Cochrane: Comparison of Sealants vs. Fluoride Varnishes on Children and Adolescents
- Cochrane: Review Fluoride Toothpaste Efficacy in Youth Caries Prevention
- Review Fluoride Varnish Efficacy in Youth Caries Prevention
Pit and Fissure Sealants | View Technology
Sealants are applied to the biting surface of the tooth, covering the pits and fissures that are susceptible to decay. Review efficacy, usage and cost information for these applied solutions.
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Risk Assessment | View Technology
Risk Assessments help to determine a patient’s caries prevention strategy. Learn what role factors like age, family behavior and diet play.
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Atraumatic Restorative Treatment | View Technology
Atraumatic restorative treatment uses only hand instruments to remove cavities. Learn how this may be more comfortable for patients.
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General Resources
All General Resource tools are sourced from recognized organizations with a focus on health and prevention.
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- Workshop on Caries Prevention for Communities
- Train-the-Trainer Workshop on Caries Prevention for Communities
- Cochrane: Dietary Interventions for the Prevention of Dental Caries
- Cochrane: Review Fluoride Toothpaste Concentration Efficacy in Youth Caries Prevention
- Cochrane: Preventing Whitespots from Braces with Fluoride
- Cochrane: Review Fluoride Gel Efficacy in Youth Caries Prevention
- Cochrane: Review Fluoride Mouthrinse Efficacy in Youth Caries Prevention
- Cochrane: Review of Topical Fluoride Efficacy and Safety for Children
- Cochrane: Topical Fluoride as a Cause of Dental Fluorosis in Children
- Cochrane: Comparison of Common Fluoride Treatments' Effecacy
- Cochrane: Review of Slow-Release Fluoride Efficacy
Videos
Informational PDFs
- Teachers Guide
- Saving Tooth Kingdom Wall Poster
- Bright Smiles at Home Family Booklet
- My Bright Smile — I Know What to Do! Read-together Storybook
- Brush for a Bright Smile Wall Poster
- Oral Health from Pregnancy to Toddler Years
- Bright Smiles from the Very Beginning
- Dr. Rabbit Wants to Say Big Book
- Bright Smiles for Children: Oral Health Guide for Early Childhood Educators
- How to... Two-Sided Poster
- How to Have a Bright Smile Activity Guide
- Bright Smiles Family Packet
- A Guide for Developing and Enhancing Community Oral Health Programs