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Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments to Prevent Dental Caries Given to Rural Children in School-based Settings: Protocol for a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Silver Diamine Fluoride, Fluoride Varnishes, and 1 other intervention for Dental Caries. Completed, enrolled 3,345 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Dental caries (tooth decay) is the most prevalent childhood disease in the world. Multiple interventions are available to treat and prevent caries. The aim of the proposed study is to compare the benefit of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and fluoride varnish versus fluoride varnish and glass ionomer sealants. This study is a five-year, cluster randomized, pragmatic controlled trial conducted in public elementary schools in New Hampshire.
Study Details
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Interventions
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF)
Fluoride varnish (FV)
Glass Ionomer Sealants (GC Fuji IX)