Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is often talked about, but do you really know how it could best be used in your dental practice?
In this quick video, Dr. Tom Giacobbi continues his Just a Minute, Doc series by diving into the SDF topic and answering some questions about it.
Video transcript
"Let's take a minute to talk about silver diamine fluoride, or SDF. It's one of the greatest little tools to fight decay that has come along in a long time.
"This material is ideal for treating pediatric patients, special needs patients, and elderly patients that can't always tolerate a traditional restorative procedure.
"Now it's not a silver bullet, pun intended, because you do need to apply it more than one time, and it doesn't always eliminate the need to pick up a handpiece. Also, remember when you're handling it, handle with care, because it does stain things black.
"Now let's get back to work."
