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Dental caries is one of the most common widespread disease affecting more than 75% of the population worldwide. Prevention of dental caries and minimal intervention dentistry plays a vital role in dental practice. The use of dental varnish in prevention of caries is well acclaimed. This book highlights the recent advancement in the field of dental varnish and its effect on the cariogenic bacteria. This book is helpful for dental students, research scholars and dental professionals who practice preventive dentistry.

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Dr. Punit M. Patel completed graduation B.D.S. from Dr D.Y. Patil Dental College& Hospital, Navi Mumbai following which pursued M.D.S. in Pediatric Dentistry from KLES VK Institute of Dental Sciences,Belagavi. He is a Pediatric dentist at Patel Dental Clinic, Mumbai and has been consulting at various dental clinics in Mumbai & Thane district.

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