'You just don't have the time to keep bringing them back, bringing them back': the experience of primary care dental professionals in England when treating young children with carious teeth

Author:

Timms Laura,Rodd Helen,Deery Chris,Brocklehurst Paul,Marshman Zoe

Abstract

AbstractIntroduction Caries in the primary dentition affects around one-quarter of children in England. There is uncertainty and varying practice regarding the management of these children within NHS primary dental care. Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is an approach that is not well-adopted nationally. This study aims to explore the factors affecting treatment choices for caries management in young children within primary dental care, including the use of SDF.Methods Semi-structured interviews were carried out via video conferencing with general dental practitioners and therapists working in NHS primary care. The topic guide covered factors which influence the management of caries in primary teeth, with SDF-specific questions. These were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis.Results A total of 13 interviews were conducted with dental professionals working across Yorkshire and the East Midlands. Decision-making for caries management was dependent on inter-related factors, which also influenced SDF use. Treatment decisions were taken on a case-by-case basis, but were influenced by the child, their parents, the dental professional and service factors, along with the clinical technique.Conclusion Many individual- and system-level factors influence treatment decisions for early childhood caries. However, issues relating to remuneration and governance appear to be specific barriers to adoption of SDF in primary dental care.

Publisher

Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Subject

General Dentistry

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