Podcast Episode #90: Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Guide to Its Uses, Risks, and Benefits

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Prepare to broaden your dental knowledge as we delve into the world of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) in dentistry. I’ll guide you through the intricacies of SDF, discussing its components, FDA approval and off-label uses. We’ll also evaluate the role of silver and fluoride in SDF and their potential benefits against dental hypersensitivity and tooth decay, arming you with the knowledge to make an informed decision about using this product. I also confront potential risks and concerns with SDF treatment as well as silver’s properties, the potential bioaccumulation, and the effects of it entering the body.

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Key Points From This Episode:

0:05:24 – Understanding Silver Diamine Fluoride
0:09:32 – Discussion on Fluoride and Silver Toothpaste
0:14:40 – Treating Cavities With SDF Varnish
0:20:47 – Contraindications and Concerns With SDF Treatment
0:25:24 – Silver Diamine Fluoride Safety and Efficacy
0:35:43 – SDF Procedure and Silver Accumulation Concerns

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About Mark Burhenne, DDS

I’m on a mission to empower people everywhere with the same evidence-based, easy-to-understand dental health advice that my patients get. You can read my story here. I have been a dentist in private practice for 35 years. I graduated from the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco, CA in 1987 and am a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), Academy of General Dentistry (Chicago, IL), American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH), and Dental Board of California.