Timms, L., Graham, A., Gallacher, N. et al. (9 more authors) (2021) Paediatric dentists’ views on the use of silver diammine fluoride: a UK perspective. Faculty Dental Journal, 12 (3). pp. 114-119. ISSN 2042-6852
Abstract
Introduction
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an option for biologic caries management that is not well utilised in the United Kingdom (UK). Caries in the primary dentition is common in the UK, and despite current treatment options many children require invasive treatment and multiple extractions. SDF could provide an alternative and due to their clinical expertise paediatric dentists are well placed to discuss this.
Methods
Fourteen semi-structured interviews were carried out with paediatric dentists across the UK. This was a heterogeneous sample including working across different settings, with differing levels of experience and both academic and NHS primary employment. Thematic analysis was undertaken with respondent validation.
Results
Participants felt SDF could be useful where patients have caries in their primary dentition, are asymptomatic and cannot manage other treatment options. The five themes influencing their views were child factors, parental influence, external influences, the clinician’s knowledge, experience and beliefs and the properties of SDF.
Conclusion
Paediatric dentists interviewed feel that there is a role for SDF in caries management in the UK. They believe case selection and communication with families is important.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2021 Royal College of Surgeons. This is an author-produced version of a paper subsequently published in Faculty Dental Journal. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | caries; caries management; silver diammine fluoride; topical fluoride |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > The Medical School (Sheffield) > Academic Unit of Medical Education (Sheffield) The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Clinical Dentistry (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 09 May 2025 16:08 |
Last Modified: | 09 May 2025 16:09 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Royal College of Surgeons of England |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1308/rcsfdj.2021.29 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:226427 |