Decay, Dental
Conditions
Keywords
silver diamine fluoride, general dental practicioners, knowledge, attitude, utilisation
Brief summary
This study will look at how dentists in the UK are using Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) in their everyday practice. SDF is a liquid treatment that helps stop tooth decay. It's especially useful for treating children, as it can be applied quickly and without the need for drilling or needles. However, it seems that not many dentists are using SDF regularly, and this research aims to find out why. The study will use an anonymous online survey to ask dentists about: * How much they know about SDF and its benefits. * Whether they use SDF in their practice and how they use it. * What might stop them from using SDF, such as lack of training, cost, or concerns about how patients might feel about it. The answers will be analysed to see what's working well and what's not when it comes to SDF use. The goal is to help dentists better understand and use this treatment, making it easier to manage tooth decay in children and improve their overall oral health.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
University of Edinburgh
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* GDPs currently practicing in Lothian \& Yorkshire * General dental practitioners registered with the General Dental Council
Exclusion criteria
* General dental practioners out with Lothian and Yorkshire General dental practitioners who do not see paediatric patients. * General dental practitioners who do not offer NHS services. * General dental practitioners who are no longer practicing. * Those on the specialist registers * Other dental care professions or dental students
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Awareness | Once only data collection day 1 | General dentists' awareness and perception survey |
| Knowledge | Once only data collection day 1 | General dentists' awareness and perception survey and applications of silver diamine fluoride |
| Utilisation | Once only data collection day 1 | General dentists' awareness and perception survey |
| Influencing factors | Once only data collection day 1 | General dentists' awareness and perception survey |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Compare the knowledge, attitude, and usage of SDF in Lothian & Yorkshire | Once only data collection day 1 | General dentists' awareness and perception survey |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed