Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Official publication of Magadh University and Kolhan University, Government of Bihar and Jharkhand, India
Year : 2020
Volume : Volume 11
Issue : Issue 3
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Dr. Shailaja CH.
shailajachinta@gmail.com
Background: WHO estimates oral diseases as the fourth most expensive disease to treat in most industrialized countries where, 5% -10% of health spending is on treating dental caries. Oral health is a basic human right. There arises a need of redefining goals of dental care to reduce burden on population1 in developing countries which has to be implemented right from childhood especially during Covid pandemic which has forced the world into health and economic crisis. SDF can be considered as the need of the hour as it is cost effective and offers biological management of caries. It fulfills the criteria of promoting a positive dental experience in anxious pediatric patients reducing burnout in pediatric dentists as well as improving OHRQoL in children. This article highlights the resurgence of SDF as the Smart initiative in caries management and suggests a model of Medical – Dental interprofessional collaborative practice.
Keywords: ECC, silver ions, staining, caries arrest, fluoride, primary dentition.
