When considering a fluoride varnish, a dental professional will have a few key questions to ask. Is it quick and easy to apply? Is it effective? Will patients be satisfied with it? With Nupro White Varnish, Dentsply Sirona Preventive offers a product that answers those questions affirmatively because it was developed with the patient in mind. Formulated for hypersensitivity relief, this 5% sodium fluoride varnish releases more than 7 times the amount of fluoride over a 2-hour period than the leading competitive fluoride varnish, according to the manufacturer.
Many hygienists, such as Betsy Roche, CRDH, have voiced their appreciation.
“As a hygienist in a multidoctor practice, efficiency is key, and time and time again, Nupro White Varnish has been proven in providing our dental office with added benefits that other fluoride varnishes do not provide,” said Roche.
Applied using a soft brush, Nupro White Varnish goes on white to make it easier to see during application, but sets to a clear finish. There is no need to dry the teeth with gauze or air before application, because moisture from saliva cures the varnish for adhesion to the tooth surface.
“Nupro White Varnish dries clear, so the patient doesn’ t have the desire to go home or to work and brush their teeth,” Roche said.
Uniquely formulated to minimize clumping, with no dripping or stringing, Nupro White Varnish spreads easily on teeth to leave a smooth, uniform layer. The brief wear time is a plus when getting patients to accept treatment.
“Nupro White Varnish’s decreased wear time of only 2 hours allows patients to quickly resume normal eating and drinking habits, so they leave the office satisfied,” Roche added.
Patient acceptance, in fact, was a key factor for DPS evaluators when they named Nupro White Varnish a Best Product back in 2015. Hygienists participating in the evaluation reported that kids did not complain about the taste or texture, and that many patients expressed that they liked the flavor.
Today, Nupro White Varnish is available in 5 patient-friendly flavors—mint, bubblegum, grape, raspberry, and caramel—and is gluten-, SLS-, and dye-free for patients with dietary concerns.
The product’s ability to almost instantly decrease sensitivity with the rapid release of fluoride benefits clinicians because they don’ t have to worry about blowing air on a sensitive tooth.
“Patients have returned to the office for their recare visits and have shared that the sensitivity has not came back,” said Roche, adding that Nupro White Varnish is “ the best on the market” in her opinion and has created added value for her dental office.
