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A simple random sampling method was used. An electronic questionnaire was designed to collect data regarding participants\u2019 demographics and their knowledge, attitude, and perception toward the use of SDF for their children.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n A higher proportion of parents\/relatives (87.3%) was strongly satisfied with the speed of treatment and its benefits. In terms of disadvantages, 23.8% and 30.4% of the parents\/relatives were satisfied and dissatisfied, respectively (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05). Regarding attitudes, the majority of participants 22.8% responded as neutral to using SDF to treat their children\u2019s anterior primary teeth (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05), whereas 32.2% agreed to the use of SDF in their children\u2019s posterior primary teeth (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05). A higher proportion of parents\/relatives who were in the age group of >50 years (27.8%) had responded as \u201csatisfied\u201d compared with the responses of other age groups (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.05).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n The present study demonstrates that SDF is acceptable among Saudi parents\/relatives to arrest dental caries. 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