Background This article presents evidence-based clinical recommendations for use of pit-
and-fissure sealants developed by an expert panel convened by the American Dental …

Background School-based sealant programs (SBSPs) increase sealant use and reduce
caries. Programs target schools that serve children from low-income families and focus on …

Abstract Problem/Condition: Dental caries is a common chronic disease that causes pain
and disability across all age groups. If left untreated, dental caries can lead to pain and …

Objectives: To investigate the evidence for sealants as a means to prevent caries in children
and adolescents and, in the presence of suitable supporting evidence, to develop a protocol …

Thorough reviews of pit and fissure sealant are available in the literature. It is the intent of
this paper to focus on the clinical aspects of pit and fissure sealant application and the most …

Objectives To critically examine the methods used for full economic evaluations of
preventive interventions for dental caries and periodontitis. Methods Published literature …

For shallow or moderately deep pit-and-fissure lesions, various treatment options are
available:(1) noninvasive treatments (eg, fluoride application, antibacterial treatments, oral …

Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions among children. Approximately
23% of children aged 2–11 years have at least one primary tooth with untreated decay and …

Untreated cavities can have far-reaching negative consequences for people's ability to eat,
speak, and learn. By adolescence, 27 percent of low-income children in the United States …

Although there is strong evidence for the effectiveness of sealants, one major barrier in
sealant utilization is the concern of sealing over active caries lesions. This study evaluated …