Table 3. Longitudinal Caries Prevalence and Effect of Sealants and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment Compared With Silver Diamine Fluoride for Untreated Decay on Any Dentition.
| Variable | Odds ratio (SE) | 95% CI | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Observational period | 0.79 (0.02) | 0.75-0.83 | <.001 |
| Active control vs experimentala | 0.94 (0.08) | 0.80-1.11 | .47 |
| Baseline decay | 82.75 (9.72) | 65.74-104.17 | <.001 |
| Previous care | 0.76 (0.12) | 0.56-1.02 | .07 |
| Sex, males | 1.06 (0.09) | 0.90-1.26 | .47 |
| Race and ethnicityb | |||
| Asian | 0.80 (0.24) | 0.44-1.45 | .47 |
| Black | 1.06 (0.12) | 0.84-1.31 | .61 |
| White | 0.66 (0.19) | 0.37-1.15 | .14 |
| Multiple | 0.87 (0.33) | 0.42-1.81 | .71 |
| Otherc | 2.10 (0.64) | 1.16-3.81 | .01 |
| Unreported | 0.96 (0.12) | 0.76-1.22 | .75 |
a
Active control refers to dental sealant and atraumatic restorative treatment and experimental to treatment with silver diamine fluoride.
b
Race and ethnicity data were collected via self-report using categories derived from the New York City Department of Education to support future assessment of effects within sociodemographic groups.
c
Unspecified.