General Dentists' Knowledge, Attitudes and Clinical Usage of SDF

NCT07405437 | Active Not Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: AC25009
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 34
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Decay, Dental

Keywords

silver diamine fluoride; general dental practicioners; knowledge; attitude; utilisation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Awareness

  General dentists' awareness and perception survey

  Once only data collection day 1

• Knowledge

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

  Once only data collection day 1

• Utilisation

  General dentists' awareness and perception survey

  Once only data collection day 1

• Influencing factors

  General dentists' awareness and perception survey

  Once only data collection day 1

Secondary Outcomes (1)

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

  Once only data collection day 1

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

General dental practitioners in Lothian, Scotland and Yorkshire, England

You may qualify if:

• GDPs currently practicing in Lothian \& Yorkshire
• General dental practitioners registered with the General Dental Council

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Edinburgh: lead

Study Sites (1)

NHS Lothian

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dental Caries; Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tooth Demineralization; Tooth Diseases; Stomatognathic Diseases

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 2, 2025
• First Posted: February 12, 2026
• Study Start: March 3, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 9, 2025
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Locations

GB (1)