Authors: Sherry Shiqian Gao; Gwendolyn Amarquaye; Peter Arrow; Kalpana Bansal; Raman Bedi; Guglielmo Campus; Kitty Jieyi Chen; Ana Cláudia Rodrigues Chibinski; Tselmuun Chinzorig; Yasmi O. Crystal; Duangporn Duangthip; María Laura Ferri; Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan; Ariuntuul Garidkhuu; Hamdi H. Hamama; Varangkanar Jirarattanasopha; Arthur Kemoli; Soraya C. Leal; Pattarawadee Leelataweewud; Vijay Prakash Mathur; Tshepiso Mfolo; Yasuko Momoi; Nicoline Potgieter; Arzu Tezvergil-Mutluay; Edward Chin Man Lo; Chun Hung Chu

Venue: Frontiers in Oral Health

Type: Publication

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 manufacture... (read more)

DOI: 10.48350/163649