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Chilean Dentists' Perspectives on the Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride as a Caries Treatment in Children: A Qualitative Study.

International journal of paediatric dentistry · Alarcón Venegas H, Cornejo Ovalle M, Grandón Yañez M · 2026-09-11

Chilean dentists hold mixed views on silver diamine fluoride for childhood caries management, valuing its minimal-invasion approach for uncooperative young children but expressing concerns about permanent staining and lack of aesthetic restoration. Adoption is influenced by caregiver communication, institutional support, and dentists' training backgrounds.

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