Summary
Silver-containing products have long been used as antimicrobial agents in many medical applications, including
dentistry. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has been used for caries management in other countries for more than 80
years,
gained acceptance by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2014, and was approved by Health Canada in 2017. During
this webinar, Dr. Scott Tomar will discuss the mechanisms by which SDF works, the clinical indications for SDF, and
its
method of application based on the scientific literature.
Presenter
Scott L. Tomar, DMD, DrPH
Dr. Scott L. Tomar is Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral
Science at
the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Among his research interests are disparities in oral health,
community-based prevention of oral diseases, and facilitating access to care for vulnerable populations. Dr.
Tomar
currently serves as Chair of the American Public Health Association’s Oral Health Section and he is a
diplomate of the
American Board of Public Health.
Moderator
Victoria Leck, MHM, RDH
At the time of original presentation, Victoria was the manager of professional development. She is a graduate of the dental hygiene program at Canadore College, holds a bachelor’s degree in health administration from Ryerson University, and a master's degree in health management from McMaster University.
Learning Outcomes
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Summarize the scientific literature on the efficacy of SDF in arresting dental caries
- Discuss the mechanisms by which SDF arrests dental caries
- Describe the indications for using SDF and its method of application
- Describe the limitations of SDF