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
Recommended Citation
Bingman, Renee S.. "SILVER DIAMINE FLUORIDE: PREVENTING DENTAL CARIES." (2021). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/dehy_etds/39