Silver Diamine Fluoride a Game-Changer in School-Based Dental Care, proposes study
Dental caries, the most prevalent noncommunicable disease globally, poses a significant health equity challenge. In a recent pragmatic clinical trial, researchers have explored the efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) as a potential alternative to traditional dental sealants and atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) for preventing and controlling dental caries. The study found that SDF application resulted in nearly identical caries incidence compared to traditional dental sealants and ART, showcasing noninferiority in the longitudinal prevalence of caries.
The trial results were published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
Dental caries, a prevalent global noncommunicable disease, impacts 50% of US children aged 6 to 8. Despite Medicaid expansions, more than 69 million individuals in the US face access challenges. Hence, researchers conducted a trial, exploring the effectiveness of Silver Diamine Fluoride, aiming to address these issues and contribute valuable insights for improved oral health outcomes. The CariedAway study sought to determine whether the application of SDF in schools is non-inferior to traditional dental sealants and atraumatic restorative treatment (ART) in the prevalence of dental caries.
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