title: Sealant prevalence and indication in a young military population.
abstract: The prevalence of sealants and indications for their use was surveyed in U.S. Air Force personnel younger than 26. Sealants were found on 13.1 percent and indicated for 47.5 percent. About a third of all personnel had occlusal caries, which might have been prevented by sealants.
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Foreman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008885:Military Dentistry / Q000379:methods*; D008889:Military Personnel; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015995:Prevalence; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
chemical_list: D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants