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The mixed-methods study consists of a quantitative study (questionnaire survey) and a qualitative study (in-depth interview) to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards SDF among dentists in Vietnam. A descriptive approach and a thematic approach were performed to analyze data, respectively. The questionnaire survey invited 436 licensed dentists registered for the national annual dental meeting and 226 dentists participated (response rate: 52%). Among them, 174 (77%, 174\/226) dentists knew SDF, and 69 (40%, 69\/174) dentists used SDF for caries management. Most of them considered SDF therapy as non-invasive (84%, 146\/174) and simple (80%, 140\/174). However, most of them expressed concern that SDF could discolor the tooth (74%, 128\/174). Their most preferred teeth for SDF therapy were primary posterior teeth (92%, 160\/174). The in-depth interview consulted 16 dentists to reach data saturation. They learned about SDF from outside curriculum resources as an effective anti-caries agent. They understood the advantages (simple, non-invasive, timesaving) and disadvantages (tooth discoloring, ammonia odor) of SDF. They used SDF to arrest caries in uncooperative children in the clinic and people living in rural areas in outreach services. Most dentists in Vietnam are supportive of SDF therapy, and they know its advantages and disadvantages for caries management. 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