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Caregiver Perspectives on the Use of Silver Diamine Fluoride as a Caries Treatment in Children in Chile: A Qualitative Phenomenological Exploration.

Community dentistry and oral epidemiology · Alarcón Venegas H, Cornejo Ovalle M, Grandón Yañez M · 2026-07-13

Caregivers in Chile who had children treated with silver diamine fluoride reported accepting the therapy after overcoming initial concerns, valuing the painless procedure and child wellbeing over aesthetic effects. Professional communication and trust were critical to acceptance.

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