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Senate OKs law letting parents apply fluoride varnish to children under clinical direction
3621385 · May 29, 2025
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Summary
The Senate approved a measure to let parents or legal guardians apply fluoride varnish to children’s teeth under the direction of a licensed practitioner, aiming to expand preventive dental care access.
The New York State Senate passed legislation on Wednesday that allows parents and legal guardians to apply fluoride varnish to their child's teeth under the direction of a licensed practitioner.
Sponsor Senator Liz Fernandez told the chamber fluoride varnish is safe, effective…
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