Original Research
Year : 2022 | Volume : 7 | Issue : 2 | Page : 51-56
Knowledge, awareness and attitude among dentists of North India regarding use of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) in preventing dental caries.
Shilpi Dutta., 2Sonal Gupta., 3 Simran Isha2
Professor and Head of Department,1,3Postgraduate Student1Department of Pedodontics, K.D Dental college and hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Address for Correspondence:
Dr Shilpi Dutta
Post graduate student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive dentistry, K.D Dental college and hospital, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India.Pincode-281001
Email-dr.shilpidutta@gmail.com
Abstract
AIM
To evaluate the knowledge, awareness and attitude of the dentist from North India towards Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) use in preventing dental caries.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
An online survey was conducted among dentists of North India using online questionnaire to assess the knowledge, experience, and attitude of dentists regarding the use of SDF. 107 dentists participated in the online survey. Data obtained were analysed statistically.
RESULTS
Most participants revealed they were somewhat taught about SDF. 29 % of the participants agreed that SDF can be used as an alternative to the conventional method of caries removal. Nearly about 32.7 % of the participants do not know regarding the application protocol interval for SDF.
CONCLUSION
Knowledge about SDF among dental practitioners in North India was low to moderate. Increasing SDF knowledge among dentists may serve as an alternative for treating young patients who cannot co-operate with the traditional dental treatment.
Keywords: Dental Caries, Questionnaires, Silver Diamine Fluoride, Survey.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND SPONSORSHIP:
Nil.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:
There are no conflicts of interest.
How to Cite this article:
Dr Shilpi Dutta, Dr Sonal gupta, & Dr Simran Isha. (2022). Knowledge, awareness and attitude among dentists of North India regarding use of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) in preventing dental caries.: Original Research. International Journal of Pedodontic Rehabilitation, 7(2), 51–56. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjpedorehab.v7i2.681
