ArticleFrontiers in oral health2021
Global Oral Health Policies and Guidelines: Using Silver Diamine Fluoride for Caries Control.
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39 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Topical silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for preventing and managing dental caries in children and adults.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- The Potential of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Non-Operative Management of Dental Caries in Primary Teeth: A Systematic Review.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Pooled it
- Effectiveness of risk-based caries management among Chinese preschool children: a randomized controlled single-blind trial.BMC oral health · 2024Trial
- An Alternative Technique for Topical Application of Acidulated Phosphate Fluoride (APF) Gel: A Two-Years Double-Blind Randomization Clinical Trial (RCT).Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2023Trial
- Is Silver Diamine Fluoride Effective in Arresting Enamel Caries? A Randomized Clinical Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Silver Diamine Fluoride in Oral Health Policy: A Strategic Pathway to Improve Access and Equity.Journal of public health dentistry · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitude and practice of paediatric dentists towards silver diammine fluoride in Egypt: a national survey.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2026Article
- Perspectives of Dental Stakeholders on the Clinical Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride in Australia for Caries.JDR clinical and translational research · 2026Article
- Effect of DPSS Nd: YAG (532 nm) and diode (980 nm) laser treatment on fluoride uptake in dentin following silver diamine fluoride application: An in vitro study.Lasers in medical science · 2026Article
- Fluoridation in Chile: historical context, current programs, challenges, and future directions.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Review
- Development of a fast-crosslinking hydrogel system doped with magnetic mesoporous nanoparticles for sustained fluoride ion release and caries prevention.Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Quality of YouTube™ videos on the clinical use of silver fluoride.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2025Article
- Effect of Silver Diamine Fluoride Application Methods on Dentin Microhardness and Durability Under pH Cycling: An In Vitro Study.Clinical and experimental dental research · 2025Article
- Development and Psychometric Validation of Population-Based Knowledge Attitudes and Practices-Questionnaire on Fluoride (PBKAP-QF).Biological trace element research · 2025Article
- Herbal remedies for oral and dental health: a comprehensive review of their multifaceted mechanisms including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant pathways.Inflammopharmacology · 2025Review
- Comparison of aesthetic perception and acceptability of silver diamine fluoride staining between Spanish and Italian parents.Scientific reports · 2025Observational
- Training received, knowledge, and use of Silver Diamine Fluoride among Italian dentists: a nationwide survey.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Parental acceptance of Silver Diamine Fluoride in two lower-middle-income countries: Iran and Tajikistan.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- The Use of Potassium Iodide in Pediatric Dentistry Does Not Change the Retention of Glass Ionomer Cement on a Dentin Treated with Silver Fluoride: In Vitro Results.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards Silver Diamine Fluoride among Dentists in Vietnam.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
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Abstract
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was developed in Japan in the 1960s. It is a clear solution containing silver and fluoride ions. Because of its anti-bacterial and remineralizing effect, silver diamine fluoride has been used in managing dental caries for decades worldwide. This paper aims to summarize and discuss the global policies, guidelines, and relevant information on utilizing SDF for caries management. SDF can be used for treating dental caries in most countries. However, it is not permitted to be used in mainland China. Several manufacturers, mainly in Australia, Brazil, India, Japan, and the United States, produce SDF at different concentrations that are commercially available around the world. The prices differ between contents and brands. Different government organizations and dental associations have developed guidelines for clinical use of SDF. Dental professionals can refer to the specific guidelines in their own countries or territories. Training for using SDF is part of undergraduate and/or postgraduate curriculums in almost all countries. However, real utilization of SDF of dentists, especially in the private sector, remains unclear in most places because little research has been conducted. There are at least two ongoing regional-wide large-scale oral health programs, using SDF as one of the components to manage dental caries in young children (one in Hong Kong and one in Mongolia). Because SDF treatment does not require caries removal, and it is simple, non-invasive, and inexpensive, SDF is a valuable strategy for caries management in young children, elderly people, and patients with special needs. In addition, to reduce the risk of bacteria or virus transmission in dental settings, using SDF as a non-aerosol producing procedure should be emphasized under the COVID-19 outbreak.
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