The treatments also kept 50% of existing cavities from worsening during the same period of time. The study "reaffirms that both sealants and SDF are effective against cavities," said lead ...

Published Feb. 9 in JAMA Network Open, the study found both treatments had an approximately 80% prevention rate (81% for SDF and 82% for sealants).Meanwhile, SDF had a 56% success rate in stopping ...

A dose of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) brushed onto children's teeth as part of a school-based oral health program prevents cavities as effectively as sealants, according to a study published on ...

Two topical treatments applied to kids’ cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a study led by NYU College of Dentistry and published in JAMA Network Open ...

The researchers found that both the simple and complex treatments were successful: just one cavity prevention treatment prevented more than 80% of cavities (81% for SDF and 82% for sealants) and ...

An inexpensive, cavity-fighting liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) works as well as dental sealants to keep tooth decay at bay in a school cavity prevention and treatment program ...

Researchers say using SDF for cavity prevention and treatment in schools could keep kids from needing fillings and save families money. ... works as well as dental sealants to eliminate tooth decay.

The researchers found that the new treatment is more cost-effective, can be applied in less time than dental sealants, and can be provided by registered nurses rather than a dentist or dental ...

Two topical treatments applied to kids' cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a study led by NYU College of Dentistry and published in JAMA Network Open.