Aim To estimate the global prevalence of early childhood caries using the WHO criteria.
Design Systematic review of studies published from 1960 to 2019. Data sources: PubMed …

Early childhood caries (ECC) refers to caries found in the primary (“milk”) teeth of children
younger than 6 years of age. 1 Despite significant advances in preventive dentistry, ECC …

This 30-mo randomized clinical trial compared the effectiveness of 2 concentrations (12% or
38%) of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) and 2 periodicity of application (once or twice a year) …

The oral cavity is an unique ecosystem formed by different structures, tissues, and a complex
microbial community formed by hundreds of different species of bacteria, fungi, viruses …

This randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the adverse effects and parental satisfaction
following the different regimes of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) treatment among preschool …

Early childhood caries (ECC) is a significant global health problem affecting millions of
preschool children worldwide. In general, preschool children from families with 20% of the …

Objectives The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of 38% silver diamine fluoride
(SDF) solution, and 5% sodium fluoride (NaF) varnish applied semiannually in arresting …

Background Untreated dental caries is reported to affect children's nutritional status and
growth, yet evidence on this relationship is conflicting. The aim of this study was to assess …

Objective To compare the effectiveness of three applications of silver diammine fluoride
(SDF) solution at yearly interval and three applications of SDF solution or sodium fluoride …

Objective The aim of this randomised non-inferiority clinical trial was to compare the
effectiveness of semi-annual (every six months) applications of 25% silver nitrate (AgNO 3) …