the effect of 6-monthly application of 40% chlorhexidine varnish on the microflora and dental caries incidence in a population of children in surinam. | this study is aimed at determining whether a commercially available varnish, containing 40% chlorhexidine, is able to reduce the numbers of mutans streptococci and lactobacilli in saliva, in a moderately caries-active population in surinam. 238 children, ages 13-14 years, were selected from different schools in paramaribo, surinam. from these children, total dental status was recorded and saliva samples were taken. at baseline and every 6 months, a 40% chlorhexidine varnish (ec40) was applied. t ... | 2002 | 12459619 |