May 11, 2021 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force seeks comments on a draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review on screening and interventions to prevent dental caries in children younger than age 5 years. The Task Force recommends primary care clinicians use fluoride varnish and fluoride supplementation in young children to prevent cavities. There is not enough evidence to recommend for or against screening for cavities in primary care. The draft recommendation statement and draft evidence review are available for review and public comment from May 11, 2021 to June 7, 2021 here.
