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Preventive

303 - Use and Comfortability of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) Amongst General Dentists

Friday, May 24, 2024
3:00 PM – 3:10 PM EST
Location: Exhibit Hall (back left corner of the hall, space 137)

    Presenting Author(s)

  • TA

    Tanya Aboukaff, DMD

    Resident
    One Brooklyn Health System - -
    One Brooklyn Health
    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    • Research Mentor(s)

  • MB

    Michelle M. Bowers, DDS

    Pediatric Dental Faculty
    One Brooklyn Helath
    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    • Program Director(s)

  • TC

    Tinnysha Chopra, DDS

    Program Director
    One Brooklyn Health
    Brooklyn, New York, United States

Abstract:

Purpose: This cross-sectional study aims to assess the frequency and comfort level of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) use among general dentists and explore the current trends and knowledge. The findings may contribute to targeted training, increased SDF utilization, and improved dental care for patients of all ages. The study underscores the importance of evaluating SDF use amongst general dentists to enhance dental education and training programs. 

Methods: A cross-sectional, prospective study was conducted via a survey sent to 76 general dentist practitioners. Data was collected through an encrypted electronic survey distributed to active members of New York Dental Societies. The survey consisted of 14 questions addressing the participant's demographics, years of experience, frequency of SDF use, and comfort level and knowledge of SDF application. SurveyMonkey issued the survey to meet security standards for the transmission of online data which are frequently backed up in an encrypted storage. To ensure anonymous responses, no IP addresses were collected. Frequency and statistical analyses were conducted for all study variables. The anticipated sample size was 76. Data collected and analyzed was maintained on password password-protected computer encrypted computer with encrypted storage. 

Results: Pending. 

Discussion: Pending.

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