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SDF Survey for Pediatricians

The American Medical Association approved a new CPT Category III code for the use of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) by a physician or other qualified health care provider effective July 1, 2023. SDF is a topical medicament use to arrest caries lesions (early tooth decay). This is an off-label use of SDF but it is approved by FDA to manage tooth sensitivity. It is a low cost and simply caries management tool that can potentially remineralize tooth to avoid costly and painful dental treatments if used early in the decay process.

Investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina, as well as the SC Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (SCAAP), and the NC Pediatrics Society (NCPS), are interested in hearing from pediatricians about oral health and potential use of SDF in their practices. We respectfully ask you answer a 16 question survey, which should take you no more than 10 minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous and voluntary but you have the opportunity to include your information if you would like to learn more about SDF or participate in future training opportunities that strengthen your team’s oral health interprofessional practice.

The specific objectives of the survey are to assess the following four aspects of SDF use by pediatricians:

Perceived in practice
Knowledge of SDF; Clinical indication
Willingness to use it in the practice of its use
Interest in obtaining training; how would you go about seeking CE

Thank you for taking the time to share your insights. A report will be generated and presented to SCAAP and NCPS for educational and advocacy uses, as well as paper for publication in a peer reviewed journal. Any questions about the survey should be directed to:

Amy Martin, DrPH, MSPH

Chair & Professor in Population Oral Health

James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine

Medical University of South Carolina

Email: martinamy@musc.edu

Drs. Blakely Amati and Elizabeth Mack contributed to the development of the survey and may also address any questions or concerns you have about this study.

Please complete the survey below.

Thank you!

1. In your estimation, what percentage of your patients receive ongoing dental care?

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< 10%

>10%, but < 25%

25% to 50%

>50%

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2. In your estimation, what percentage of your patients have unmet dental needs?

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< 10%

>10%, but < 25%

25% to 50%

>50%

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3. In your estimation, what percentage of your patients have difficulty getting access to a dentist due to problems related to their finances, insurance, or geographic access?

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< 10%

>10%, but < 25%

25% to 50%

>50%

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4. Do you currently complete a caries risk assessment during well child visits, or during other risk-based visits?

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Yes

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5. Do you currently apply fluoride varnish?

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Yes

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6. How much of a benefit do you believe the use of fluoride varnish in a Pediatric Practice has in addressing Early Childhood Caries?

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Some; A little

Quite a bit; A lot

None; Not at all

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7. What barriers, if any, inhibit your use of fluoride varnish (FV) in your practice? Please check all that apply.

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Lack of training on applying FV

Training requirements for reimbursement

Low perceived clinical benefit

Time

Reimbursement

Lack of interest by patients/families

FV supply chain issues/availability of product

No barriers in my practice

Other

Please describe "other" barriers.

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8. Have you ever used Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)?

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Yes

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9. How knowledgeable do you feel about SDF as a caries-arresting tool?

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Some; A little

Quite a bit; A lot

None; Not at all

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10. How interested are you in learning about SDF as a part of your oral health interprofessional practice?

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Some; A little

Quite a bit; A lot

None; Not at all

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11. If interested in learning more about the use of SDF in your practice, what would be the best way to provide training for you and your staff? (Select all that apply)

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Virtual, asynchronous or self-paced training

Virtual, live training

In-person 'hands on' training

Written educational materials

Other

Not interested

Please describe other training interest.

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12. Where do you practice?

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North Carolina

South Carolina

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13. How many years have you been practicing pediatrics?

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< 5 years

>5 years but < 10 years

>10 years

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14. Do you practice in a group or as a solo practitioner?

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Group Practice

Solo Practice

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15. How would you best describe your practice?

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Private Practice, not a Rural Health Clinic

Private Practice, Rural Health Clinic

FQHC

Corporate

Academic Medical Institution

Other

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Please describe "other" type of practice.

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16. Do you currently participate in Medicaid AND see at least 50 patients a year?

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Yes

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You have selected an option that triggers this survey to end right now.

To save your responses and end the survey, click the 'End Survey' button below. If you have selected the wrong option by accident and/or wish to return to the survey, click the 'Return and Edit Response' button.