Dental sealants. ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations; ADA Council on Scientific Affairs.
Dental sealants have proved to be highly effective in preventing pit and fissure dental caries. This report describes the ADA's stance on sealants and efforts to educate dentists and patients about the benefits of sealants.
D000293:Adolescent; D000571:American Dental Association; D002648:Child; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants; D011636:Public Health Dentistry; D014481:United States
D010895:Pit and Fissure Sealants