Primary study · included by 1 review

Effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride versus sodium fluoride varnish combined with mother’s motivational interviewing for arresting early childhood caries: a randomized clinical trial

Yassin 2023 · Yassin Randa, Amer Hala, Tantawi Maha El · BMC Oral Health · 2023

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Comparative Efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride and Sodium Fluoride in Managing Early Childhood Caries: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Yassin 2023 · Table 2; References 27-35; Figures 2 and 4
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Odds of caries lesion arrest
38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF), topical vs 5% sodium fluoride (NaF), topical
OR 1.41 [1.03, 1.94]9 studies · 3266 participantsModerate
Odds of caries lesion arrest
38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF), topical vs 5% sodium fluoride (NaF), topical (mostly varnish) · 6 to 18 months (mostly 12 months)
OR 1.25 [0.88, 1.77]4 studiesGRADE not reported
Odds of caries lesion arrest
38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF), topical vs 5% sodium fluoride (NaF), topical (mostly varnish) · 6 to 18 months (mostly 12 months)
OR 1.71 [0.96, 3.05]3 studiesGRADE not reported

1 including review in total.