Dental Hygiene ETDs

Publication Date

Spring 4-14-2021

Abstract

Purpose

The study was designed to determine awareness and knowledge of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) among dental hygiene program directors and determine if schools have included SDF education to their curriculum.

Methods

A descriptive survey was used to gather information from all United States dental hygiene program directors.

Results

The survey had a max response from 39 school directors. With 92.31% of schools indicating SDF as a product of interest only 76.92% currently provided education to students. There are 76.92% of schools providing SDF education to students yet only 34.21% of those schools are providing SDF education to the faculty.

Conclusion

Data collected indicates curriculums do include SDF education and awareness of carries arresting properties. However, data supports lack of some SDF knowledge, and lack of clinical training and uses. This study could raise awareness to the education process and material presented in entry-level dental hygiene programs.

Degree Name

Dental Hygiene

Level of Degree

Masters

Department Name

Dental Medicine

First Committee Member (Chair)

Christine N Nathe, RDH, MS

Second Committee Member

Christina Calleros, RDH, MS

Third Committee Member

Diana M Aboytes, RDH, MS

Language

English

Keywords

Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF), Arrest, Caries, Sodium Fluoride

Document Type

Thesis

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