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NCT Number: NCT07405437

General Dentists' Knowledge, Attitudes and Clinical Usage of SDF

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.

Active, Not Recruiting

This study is active but is not currently recruiting participants.

Key information

Conditions

Decay, Dental Behavior Dental Caries Stomatognathic Diseases Tooth Demineralization Tooth Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

NHS Lothian

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Awareness

    Time frame: Once only data collection day 1

    General dentists' awareness and perception survey

  2. Knowledge

    Time frame: Once only data collection day 1

    General dentists' awareness and perception survey and applications of silver diamine fluoride

  3. Utilisation

    Time frame: Once only data collection day 1

    General dentists' awareness and perception survey

  4. Influencing factors

    Time frame: Once only data collection day 1

    General dentists' awareness and perception survey

Secondary outcomes

  1. Compare the knowledge, attitude, and usage of SDF in Lothian & Yorkshire

    Time frame: Once only data collection day 1

    General dentists' awareness and perception survey

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Edinburgh

Other

Registry information

Official study title

General Dentists' Knowledge, Attitudes and Utilisation of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Caries Management in Children: A Multi-Region Survey

Acronym: GDPKAUSDF

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Feb 12, 2026
Registry last updated
May 5, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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