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Supporting Sealant Retention

Nov 6, 2018

Material choice, tooth preparation, and technique are all important components of successful sealant placement.

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Regulations Block Students’ Access to Oral Health Care

Aug 30, 2018

A high number of low-income students ages 6 to 11 (6.5 million) are lacking dental sealants due in part to state-based regulations and policies that limit or prohibit dental hygienists from sealing children’s teeth at schools, a recent Pew…

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Benefits and Risks of Dental Sealants

Feb 1, 2018

While concern remains regarding the presence of bisphenol-A in some sealant materials, their success in preventing caries should remain top of mind.

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Sealant Selection

Nov 7, 2017

Choosing the right sealant material depends on a variety of factors, including patient needs.

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Strategies to Improve Sealant Retention

May 31, 2017

Supporting the long-term viability of sealants is integral to their success in caries prevention. By Jodi L. Olmsted, RDH, PhD

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Sealant Success

Nov 9, 2016

Dental sealants remain an integral part of the caries prevention armamentarium.

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Improving Oral Health With School-Based Sealant Programs

Jun 13, 2016

Such programs can reduce the risk of dental caries, while improving school attendance and decreasing Medicaid costs.

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Focus on Sealants

Feb 8, 2016

This informative table offers important data on sealants and sealant-related products currently on the market.

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The Use of Laser Fluorescence in Sealant Monitoring

Nov 17, 2015

While this technology shows promise, the research is mixed on its ability to detect decay beneath sealants.

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Seal Away Caries Risk

Jun 11, 2015

Dental sealants are a long-proven method for preventing caries, and advances in materials have simplified their application.

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