Researchers Compare Silver Diamine Fluoride vs Sealants for Community-Based Dental Caries Prevention
Dental caries is the most prevalent noncommunicable disease worldwide. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimates that 50% of United States children aged 6 to 8 years have experienced dental caries, with rates surging to over 70% in some racial and ethnic minorities. This disparity underscores the urgent need for accessible, community-based interventions.1
To address this disparity and reduce the burden of caries, the World Health Organization Global Oral Health Action Plan named oral disease prevention a primary strategic objective. This plan recommends using cost-effective, community-based methods to prevent dental caries. The World Health Organization (WHO) added glass ionomer sealants and silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to its Model List of Essential Medicines in 2022. These therapies are a central focus of community-based dental caries prevention efforts...
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To address this disparity and reduce the burden of caries, the World Health Organization Global Oral Health Action Plan named oral disease prevention a primary strategic objective. This plan recommends using cost-effective, community-based methods to prevent dental caries. The World Health Organization (WHO) added glass ionomer sealants and silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to its Model List of Essential Medicines in 2022. These therapies are a central focus of community-based dental caries prevention efforts...
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