Sealants for Patients of All Ages
By Jessica August, RDH, MS, Rachelle Williams, RDH, MS Dental caries remains the most prevalent chronic disease in both children and adults in the United States,…
Category: Sealants
Strategies to Ensure Successful Sealant Placement
By Van B. Haywood, DMD, Kim L. Capehart, DDS, PhD, MBA, Jeril R. Cooper, III, DMD Sealants are one of the most effective strategies to prevent occlusal…
Cutting the Red Tape
School-based sealant programs are effective in the fight against tooth decay, but state regulations and policies interfere with their implementation.
Caries Prevention with Sealants
Pit and fissure sealants are an important part of a comprehensive caries prevention plan.
Supporting Sealant Retention
Material choice, tooth preparation, and technique are all important components of successful sealant placement.
Benefits and Risks of Dental Sealants
While concern remains regarding the presence of bisphenol-A in some sealant materials, their success in preventing caries should remain top of mind.
Sealant Selection
Choosing the right sealant material depends on a variety of factors, including patient needs.
Strategies to Improve Sealant Retention
Supporting the long-term viability of sealants is integral to their success in caries prevention. By Jodi L. Olmsted, RDH, PhD
Focus on Sealants
This annual guide is a comprehensive compilation of etching materials, primers/bonding agents, sealants, curing lights, articulating paper, and finish…