Silver diamine fluoride mitigates tooth decay in a school-based program
A clinical trial by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry found that silver diamine fluoride was noninferior to dental sealants in preventing cavities and tooth decay in a school cavity prevention and treatment program.
The study showed that silver diamine fluoride is an effective alternative to sealants and can increase access to oral health care while reducing costs.
Researchers followed approximately 4,100 children in New York City elementary schools. At each visit health professionals examined the children's teeth and applied either sealants or silver diamine fluoride, and discovered that a single treatment of either prevented 80% of cavities and kept 50% of existing cavities from worsening two years later.
Read more: JAMA Pediatrics
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