Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF)

A Quick-Reference Guide to SDF Application, Scope of Practice, and Medicaid Billing

This one-pager gives dental providers a concise overview of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) — an FDA-approved, minimally invasive liquid that can arrest, reverse, and prevent the progression of tooth decay in both children and adults. It covers how SDF works, who on the dental team can apply it in Virginia, and how to bill Medicaid using code D1354. Use it as a quick clinical reference or share it with your team as an introduction to integrating SDF into your practice.

Silver Diamine Fluoride Webinars

In this three-part webinar series, learn about silver diamine fluoride (SDF), a safe, cost-effective, and minimally invasive dentistry tool to treat and prevent cavities. The intended audience is dental professionals, including dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.

Thanks to Elevate Oral Health for hosting and recording the webinars!

Speakers:

  • Brooke Crouch, RDH | Elevate Oral Care

  • Zachary Hairston, DDS | Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services

  • Sarah Raskin, PhD | VCU Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

  • Lyubov Slashcheva, DDS, MS, FABSCD, DABDPH, FICD | Healthy Community Health Centers

Click the images below to view the webinar recording. You must enter your name and email in order to watch it.

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