Ask the Dentist with Dr. Mark Burhenne Redefining Tooth Care with Fluoride-Free Innovations
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Jan 19, 2024 A lively dive into fluoride safety concerns and a pending lawsuit that could reshape policy. A new fluoride-free dental varnish is unveiled, with ingredient deep dives like nanohydroxyapatite and L-arginine. Practical guidance covers who can benefit, at-home application, and how this product could change the future of toothpaste and dental billing.
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How We Launched A Fluoride-Free At-Home Varnish
- Dr. Mark Burhenne and Dr. Stacy developed a fluoride-free varnish and launched it via FIG so the public could buy and learn to apply it.
- They reversed their initial plan to restrict sales to dentists because the varnish contains no fluoride, so no professional license is required.
Varnish Delivers Stronger Remineralization Than Toothpaste
- A dental varnish is materially stronger than toothpaste for remineralization because of higher active concentration and different consistency.
- Dr. Mark Burhenne says their varnish omits resins and achieves deeper penetration and smoother surface than fluoride varnish.
Why Specific Nanohydroxyapatite Matters
- The varnish uses a specific nanohydroxyapatite (Nanoxum by Fluidinova) in solution to prevent aggregation and improve uptake into tiny demineralized areas.
- Dr. Mark Burhenne stresses rod-shaped 40–60 nm particles and solution form for effectiveness.