INTRODUCTION TO SDF: HISTORY, SCIENCE & BASIC PROTOCOL

With Guest Speaker: Jeanette MacLean, DDS

Recorded on February 5th, 2019

1.0 CE Hours

AGD PACE Subject Code: 250 – Restorative (Operative) Dentistry

Course Description:
Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) is a revolutionary approach to combating caries in a non-invasive manner. Since its 2014 FDA clearance in the United States and a widely publicized 2016 feature in the New York Times, there has been tremendous interest surrounding the use of SDF from patients and dentists. Learn the principles of case selection, informed consent, treatment planning, and a clinical protocol for SDF. Find out how offering minimally-invasive options like SDF can attract new patients, improve patient satisfaction, and increase internal marketing and word of mouth referrals to your practice, while improving oral health and increasing access to care.

Learning Objectives:
• Describe the evidence for using SDF to treat and prevent dental caries
• Review informed consent and treatment planning for SDF
• Demonstrate proper documentation, coding, and billing for SDF
• Describe case selection, materials, and clinical protocol for SDF